Barbara Louise (Bigler) Wittenbach went to be with her heavenly Father on Wed, Sept 18, 2013.
Barbara was born on Jun 2, 1930 and grew up in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1947. Later that year she married George E. Wittenbach in Aug 1947. He preceded her in death on Sept 19, 1991. Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Paula Kay, who passed away on Apr 10, 1965.
Together they had 10 children: Steven (Karen), Chris (Gail), C. Dean (Julie), Joel (Debra), Jan (Yvonne), Patrick (Terri), James, Kim (Karla), and Anne Swinehart (Scott). She leaves behind a legacy of 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren (with 2 more to come soon).
Barbara and George began Stevencrest Jersey Farm in Ionia, MI in 1971. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother in the hearts and memories of her family. The Graveside Service will be held at 11am, Mon, Sept 23, 2013 at Merriman Cemetery, Alto, MI. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 pm Sun at Lehman Funeral Homes.