Rev. Ralph Prescott Witmer RIP

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Rev. Ralph Prescott Witmer RIP

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Rev. Witmer was a long time summer resident of the island, he and his wife built a home near the South end many years ago and later bought the former Bud Esch home near the Southern mouth of Beaver Harbor. Condolences go out to his family and friends.

The Rev. Ralph Prescott Witmer, 93, a resident of Beaver Island, passed away on Jan. 3, 2006 in Asheboro, N.C.

A graduate of Albion College in Albion, Mich., he also attended Garrett Theological Seminary and was a minister in the United Methodist Church serving more than 11 churches during his 40-year career, including the Petoskey United Methodist Church.

He was predeceased by his mother, Mildred Faye Chilton Witmer; his father, Glen Alden Witmer; his brother, Vern Witmer; his son, Steven Leslie Witmer; and his wife, Charlene Leslie Witmer.

He is survived by his children, Carol Cathey, Ronald Witmer and Lynn Witmer; his wife, Ruth Witmer; her daughter, Susan Powell; and 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Petoskey United Methodist Church, 1804 East Mitchell Road. The family will receive friends at the church just prior to the service from 1-3 p.m. Burial will take place at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Concord, Mich.

If desired, donations may be made in the name of Ralph Witmer to the United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR), a non-profit, international humanitarian aid organization providing relief from hunger and disasters and teaching peace. Contributions may be sent through any local United Methodist Church or directly to UMCOR by calling (800) 554-8583.


Arrangements are being handled by Stone Funeral Home in Petoskey.
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