Carl Duane Litwiller, 85, of Sumner, went to his heavenly home on Jan. 22, 2024 at Green Acres Assisted Living of Ionia.
[private]He was born in New Haven Township on Feb. 28, 1938, to Gladwin and Merita (Peters) Litwiller.
He was married to Letha Joan Haynes on Oct. 19, 1956. They shared forty-three years together until her passing in January 2000. He then married Rose Marie Hinton on Jan. 7, 2001. They shared twenty-three years together. He was a lifelong farmer along with his son and son-in-law. He loved working the land but also loved soaring through the air flying over and checking on crops. He enjoyed traveling and camping and spent many winters in Florida making life-long friendships. He was a man of few words with a big heart and determined spirit.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 23 years, Rose Marie; children, Kirk (Yvonne) Litwiller, Karla Davis, Jantha (Joseph) Rosencrans, Brenda (Daniel) Maas, and William (Lisa) Hinton; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth and Leonard Litwiller; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eldon and Lynn Litwiller; and sister, Onalee Putnam.
Visitation for him took place on Thurs., Jan. 25, 2024, at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City. Funeral services were held on Fri., Jan. 26. Pastors Brian Ruth and Daniel Maas will be officiating. He was laid to rest at the Hayes Road Cemetery in Ithaca. Those who wish may donate in Carl’s memory to Interim Hospice.
The family wants to give a special thanks to Laurels of Carson City and Green Acres Assisted Living of Ionia for the love and tender care that was provided to Carl Litwiller.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Carson City. To view Carl’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us
Everyday, unseen, unheard,
But always near
Still loved,
Still missed,
But very dear[private]