- Date Of Birth: February 28, 1941
- Date Of Death: November 27, 2019
- State: Michigan
Janet L. (Zimmerman) Wittbrodt, age 78 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at her residence. The daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (Kruzel) Zimmerman was born on February 28, 1941, in Petoskey.
She was a graduate of Midland High School and went on to work for the United States Postal Service as a clerk. Janet played many years of softball with the teams Midland Merchants and Girl Friday where they won many competitions. She was an accomplished general aviation pilot and loved raising horses, cats, and dogs. Janet was involved with Meals on Wheels, Midland Democratic Party, and Senior Services. On January 15, 1971, Janet married Gary Wittbrodt in Midland. They shared 37 years together before his passing in 2008.
Surviving is her daughter, Julie (Dan) Stambek of Decatur, Michigan; son, Allen (Laura) Wittbrodt of Midland; sister, Pat Teal of Grayling; brother, David (Maggie) Zimmerman of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Madison and Noah Wittbrodt, Crystal Gober; other cherished family members, Mickey Sparks and Robbie (Mark) Engebretson; special companion, Bob Miller; and her faithful dog, Nicky. In addition to her parents and husband,
Janet was preceded in death by her brother, Howard Zimmerman; and sister, Judy Shaddock.
