Eugene Rohrer Witmer, 96, died Saturday, February 3

    Eugene Rohrer Witmer, 96, died on February 3, 2024, in Lititz PA.
    He was born on September 26, 1927, in Soudersburg, eldest child of the late Caleb W. and Elizabeth Heller (Rohrer) Witmer.
    He was predeceased by his wife of over 70 years, Anne E. (Stoltzfus) Witmer, in November 2019, and a son, Jon Kent Witmer, in October 1978.
    Surviving are two sons, Daryl E. Witmer (Mary) of Monson, ME, and Randall D. Witmer (Glenda) of Lititz, and a daughter, Gina A. Plain (John) of Quarryville; 10 grandchildren: Andrew Witmer (Maureen), Stephen Witmer (Emma), Timothy Witmer (Amy), Kristin Reardon (Travis), Jeffrey Witmer (Brenna), Rebecca Graham (Joel), Kara Miller (Michael), John Plain, Caleb Plain (Jessica), and Adalie Plain; and 23 great-grandchildren.. Also surviving are brothers, C. Donald Witmer (Irene), Melvin Witmer (Barbara), and sister, E. Marlene Groff. 
    Eugene grew up in Soudersburg. He married Anne in 1949. For seventeen years they lived near Atglen PA. They moved to Smoketown in 1975 and then to Brethren Village Retirement Community in Lititz in 2013.

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    He worked with his wife Anne for many years in the hospitality industry. Eugene was an extraordinary organizer, facilitator, advisor, and encourager of many and these gifts were utilized in various business endeavors and ministries for whom he worked or volunteered.
     Eugene volunteered time as a member or officer on the governing boards of many church, community, and educational organizations, including the Octorara Area School Board, Water Street Rescue Mission, Ambassadors for Christ (Chinese ministry), Paradise Rotary Club, Black Rock Retreat in Kirkwood, and Eastern Mennonite Missions in Salunga.
    In later years his energies were given to providing care for his wife and in giving attention and love to his children and grandchildren.
Eugene was a lifelong member of Grace Point Church (formerly known as Paradise Mennonite Church), where he served as a Sunday school teacher and in other positions of leadership.
    When he was about 13, during evangelistic services at the church in Paradise, he made the most important decision of his life, asking Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of his sins, and committing himself to be His follower. He later said that he never doubted for one minute that his conversion was real.
    His commitment to Christ governed how he viewed life. Every decision was made on the basis of his commitment to God’s Word in the Bible, prayer, and a desire to glorify God.
    A memorial service will be held at Grace Point Church, 10 S Singer Ave, Paradise on Saturday, February 10, at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Tim Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00AM. Private interment will be in the Paradise Mennonite Cemetery. To send an online condolence, please visit dewalds.com.