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Dietlinde Barbara "Linda"
Witt
Witt
2020
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Obituary for Dietlinde Barbara "Linda" Witt
Dietlinde Barbara Erika Witt (nee Zollenkopf) met her Lord May 19,2020 at age 89. She died peacefully at the Greater Niagara Falls Hospital with Pastor Larry Ritter at her side.
Dietlinde was born August 3, 1930 in Germany to Lothar and Erika Zollenkopf. She spoke fondly of her youth growing up in Prussia with her 3 siblings. Her father was a Lutheran minister so the parsonage was filled with music, sermons and many friends. She married Karl-Heinrich (Charlie) Witt and they immigrated to Canada in 1953 with their 2 year old daughter Ulrike. Life was not always easy but they worked hard scrimping and saving to build a new life in Canada. Seven years after arriving they built a beau tiful new home in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Three more additions to the family, Christine (Beanie), Helga and Andreas (Andy) made the family complete.
Dietlinde (Linda) and Karl (Charlie) had a multitude of friends and the home was filled with laughter and companionship. One always felt welcome at the Witt's! Dietlinde opened a successful Bed and Breakfast (Linda's Bread Basket) in the mid 1970's. It was to accommodate the Shaw Festival Theatre patrons. Her business ran for 40 years with many repeat customers.
Dietlinde was very musical playing a variety of instruments. She enjoyed singing in her church choir and the Niagara Area Lutheran Choir. Gardening was also a passion of hers, especially all her flowers. She also enjoyed her daily walks, in all seasons, to the Post Office. Along the way she always hoped to see her favourite dogs as she had a pocket full of treats for them.
In her later years she moved to a senior's complex, Pleasant Manor, in Virgil.
Dietlinde was predeceased by her husband Karl-Heinrich in 2005. She leaves to mourn her family:
Ulrike (aka Ricci) Matthews (Jim) of Hardisty, Alberta
Christine Hameister (Todd) of Tonawanda, NY
Helga Witt-Sullivan (Hugh) of Burlington Ont.
Andrew Witt (Tracy Bilton) of Niagara-on-the-Lake Ont. Her grandchildren include:
Amanda Voisinet (Jason), Scott Hameister (Jennifer),
Mark Matthews (Sarah), Jeweleigh Bates (Noel), Kristy Meinen (David), Jordon Matthews (Sarah Wells), Harley Matthews (Fiance Justine Dammann), Craig Sullivan, Kenneth Sullivan (Ally Mackie ), Erin Sullivan (Sebastian Katsman), Daniel Witt and Michael Witt.
Rest in Pea.ce "Liebe Mutti"
Due to Covidl9 restrictions the funeral service is limited to 10 people.The family appreciates all the condolences and kind words.In lieu of flowers Dietlinde had spoken about donations to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2027 Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL LOS lJO
Dietlinde was born August 3, 1930 in Germany to Lothar and Erika Zollenkopf. She spoke fondly of her youth growing up in Prussia with her 3 siblings. Her father was a Lutheran minister so the parsonage was filled with music, sermons and many friends. She married Karl-Heinrich (Charlie) Witt and they immigrated to Canada in 1953 with their 2 year old daughter Ulrike. Life was not always easy but they worked hard scrimping and saving to build a new life in Canada. Seven years after arriving they built a beau tiful new home in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Three more additions to the family, Christine (Beanie), Helga and Andreas (Andy) made the family complete.
Dietlinde (Linda) and Karl (Charlie) had a multitude of friends and the home was filled with laughter and companionship. One always felt welcome at the Witt's! Dietlinde opened a successful Bed and Breakfast (Linda's Bread Basket) in the mid 1970's. It was to accommodate the Shaw Festival Theatre patrons. Her business ran for 40 years with many repeat customers.
Dietlinde was very musical playing a variety of instruments. She enjoyed singing in her church choir and the Niagara Area Lutheran Choir. Gardening was also a passion of hers, especially all her flowers. She also enjoyed her daily walks, in all seasons, to the Post Office. Along the way she always hoped to see her favourite dogs as she had a pocket full of treats for them.
In her later years she moved to a senior's complex, Pleasant Manor, in Virgil.
Dietlinde was predeceased by her husband Karl-Heinrich in 2005. She leaves to mourn her family:
Ulrike (aka Ricci) Matthews (Jim) of Hardisty, Alberta
Christine Hameister (Todd) of Tonawanda, NY
Helga Witt-Sullivan (Hugh) of Burlington Ont.
Andrew Witt (Tracy Bilton) of Niagara-on-the-Lake Ont. Her grandchildren include:
Amanda Voisinet (Jason), Scott Hameister (Jennifer),
Mark Matthews (Sarah), Jeweleigh Bates (Noel), Kristy Meinen (David), Jordon Matthews (Sarah Wells), Harley Matthews (Fiance Justine Dammann), Craig Sullivan, Kenneth Sullivan (Ally Mackie ), Erin Sullivan (Sebastian Katsman), Daniel Witt and Michael Witt.
Rest in Pea.ce "Liebe Mutti"
Due to Covidl9 restrictions the funeral service is limited to 10 people.The family appreciates all the condolences and kind words.In lieu of flowers Dietlinde had spoken about donations to: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2027 Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL LOS lJO
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