Willis E. Fitch
Willis E. Fitch, 81, of Newton, died
Thursday (Jan. 20, 2000) at Friendly Acres Retirement Community.
He was born Dec. 30, 1918, in Mountain
Grove, Mo., to Louis Newton and Lina (Hicks) Fitch. He married Ella
M. Schroeder Sept. 4, 1938. She preceded him in death Sept. 10, 1976.
He was a member of First Mennonite
Church in Newton. He was a mechanic for International Harvester and
Rhodes construction in Newton and an inspector for Cessna Aircraft
for 17 years. He retiring in 1983.
He served in the U.S. Army during World
War II.
He formerly lived at 206 E. Ninth for
more than 40 years. He lived at Friendly Acres for 2 1/2 years.
He enjoyed fishing, antiques and
collectibles, historic Newton postcards and watches.
Survivors include: one son, Larry Fitch
of Everett, Wash.; one daughter, Carolyn Schmidt of Newton; four
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He also was receded in death by two
daughters, Winifred Fitch and Willa Jeanne Fitch.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday
at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Clarence Rempel from
First Mennonite Church in Newton officiating. Burial will be in the
Greenwood Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials have been established with
Meadowlark Homestead or Residential Services Program in care of the
funeral home.
