Edwin Wittneber Jr., 70, of Dittmer died Jan. 21, 2020, in Dittmer. Mr. Wittneber was a Vietnam War veteran and a member of the International Machinist Union. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and he enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles, leather crafting, tinkering and making jewelry. He also liked barbecues, going to the river, vacationing and gardening.
Born Dec. 24, 1949, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Margaret Elizabeth and Edwin Wittneber Sr.
He is survived by his wife: Wendy Wittneber; two children: Eddie (Vanessa) Wittneber and Angie (Scott) Hutton; one stepson, Jared Neiswonder; six grandchildren: Michaela, Adrianna, Alex, Skylar, Jonathan and Beau "Little Eddie;” two great-grandchildren: Lucas and Ava; one sister: Donna Nichols; and many other family members and friends.
He also was preceded in death by two sisters: Shirley Genovese and Jeanette Russell; and one niece: Kelly Nichols.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the memorial service at noon Monday, Jan. 27, at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Hwy. 30, in Cedar Hill. Burial will be in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary.