Lt. Col. Frederick Joseph Wittlinger, 92

Lt. Col. Frederick Joseph Wittlinger, 92, of Blair, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, the 72nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor, at Carter House in Blair.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Blair. Interment with full military honors will be in the Blair Cemetery following Mass. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair with a vigil service at 7 p.m.

Frederick Joseph Wittlinger was born Nov. 10, 1921, in New York City to Anna M. and Frederick C. Wittlinger.

He received his education at St. Anne’s Academy and Manhattan College, New York City, the University of Maryland, Texas A&M and Command and General Staff College.

He joined the Army Corps of Engineers on Jan. 23, 1939, as a private and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1963. His wartime service included 1943-45 World War II European Theatre, Battle of the Bulge. He also served in Korea 1950-51 and Vietnam, 1965-66.

He retired from military service in August of 1968. He was employed by Gibbs & Hill Inc. Engineers 1961-81, including as project engineer of the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant.

He met Peggy Rounds, 2nd Lt. Army Nurse Corps, on Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945. They were married June 13, 1945, in Sissonne, France, June 13, 1945.

They adopted two daughters, Joyce and Janet, in March 1952 in Fort Belvior, Va. The family traveled extensively as part of his military service.

His military decorations included two Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and numerous campaign medals.

During his lifetime, he enjoyed woodworking, golf, reading, cars, yard work, entertaining and Husker football.

He is survived by brother Brendan of Alexandria, Va., daughters: Joyce and husband Jerry Robbins of Grand Junction, Colo., and Janet and husband Chuck Caul of Blair; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant son, Frederick; wife Peggy; sister Jinny; brothers Donald, Raymond and Bernard.

Memorials may be directed to Gentiva Hospice, 847 East 23rd Street, Fremont, NE 68025-2444.

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#2 Published in Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 9, 2013

Wittlinger, Lt. Col. Frederick Joseph (Veterans Flag)

Nov 10, 1921 - Dec 7, 2013

Age 92 of Blair, NE. Passed away peacefully on December 7, 2013, the 72nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor at Carter House, Blair. Frederick Joseph Wittlinger was born in New York City, NY to Anna M. and Frederick C. Wittlinger. He joined the Army Corp of Engineers on January 23, 1939 as a Private and rose to the rank of Lt. Col. In 1963. Wartime Service included 1943-45 WWII European Theatre, Battle of the Bulge; Korea 1950-51; Vietnam 1965-66. He retired from Military Service in August, 1968. He was employed by Gibbs & Hill Inc. Engineers 1961-81, including Project Engineer of the Ft. Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant. He met Peggy Rounds, 2nd Lt., Army Nurse Corps on Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945, they were married in Sissonne, France on June 13, 1945. He and Peggy adopted 2 daughters, Joyce and Janet in March 1952 in Fort Belvior, VA. The family traveled extensively as part of his military service. Fred received his education at St Anne's Academy and Manhattan College, New York City, The University of Maryland, Texas A&M, and Command and General Staff College. His military decorations include 2 Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and numerous campaign medals. During his lifetime, Fred enjoyed woodworking, golf, reading, cars, yard work, entertaining, and Husker football. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Frederick; wife Peggy; sister Jinny; and brothers, Donald, Raymond and Bernard. Fred is survived by brother Brendan of Alexandria, VA; daughters, Joyce and husband Jerry Robbins, Grand Junction, CO, and Janet and husband Chuck Caul, Blair; 6 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.

MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be held 10am Wednesday, December 11, at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair. VISITATION will be Tuesday, December 10, Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Burial with Full Military Honors will be held at the Blair Cemetery following MASS. Memorials may be directed to Gentiva Hospice, 847 East 23rd St., Fremont, NE 68025-2444.

CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

#3 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Lt. Col. Frederick J. Wittlinger

Born November 10th, 1921 New York, New York; Entered Into Rest December 7th, 2013 Blair, Nebraska

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, Blair, Nebraska. Celebrant: Father Mario Rapose. Musicians: Lynn and Steve Sobota Musical Selections: “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”, “On Eagles Wings”, “Be Not Afraid”

Pallbearers: Ernie Brenneis, Mike Comstock, Mark Gutschow, Don Kuhr, Steve Rounds

Graveside Services: Holy Cross Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~Obituary courtesy and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

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