- Date Of Birth: December 10, 1938
- Date Of Death: April 24, 2018
- State: Michigan
Dennis Frederick Witz, age 79, passed away peacefully April 24, 2018 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence surrounded by his family. Dennis was born December 10, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Louis and Laura (Burgemeister) Witz. He completed his undergraduate studies at Carroll College and then his doctorate in Microbiology at the University of Wisconsin. Dennis was then employed at Upjohn Pharmaceuticals for 31 years in the 1400 Unit Bioprocessing Department. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed bowling, camping, family vacations, model trains, fish and birds.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter Wendy DeBoer. Surviving are his children Ben Witz of Altoona, WI, Dawn Witz of Portage, Brian (Missy) Witz of Kalamazoo; his grandson Aaron Martindale of Portage and other family members. In accordance with Dennis’ wishes cremation has taken place.