Larry Wittenhagen

Dates

March 6, 1937 - August 17, 2025

Obituary

Larry Wittenhagen, 88, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday, August 22, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell.

Larry Herman Wittenhagen was born March 6, 1937, to Herman and Anna (Sandman) Wittenhagen in Mitchell, SD. Larry married Katherine (Matthews) Wittenhagen on July 23, 1960, in Luverne, MN.

Larry worked for Miedema Sanitation for 27 years, Dick’s Taxi for 6 years, and Mitchell Packing Company for 24 years.

Larry is survived by his children, Jason Wittenhagen of Mitchell, Larry (Ruth) Wittenhagen of Mitchell, Travis (Jen) Wittenhagen of Mitchell, Randy Wittenhagen of Woodenville, WA, Sharon (Rick) Youngbluth of Mitchell, Bonita Wittenhagen of Parkston, and Jeff (Jeanne) Matthews of Sioux Falls; along with 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Kitty; daughter, Brenda Wittenhagen; a son; one grandson, two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and four sisters.

Service

Date
Friday, August 22, 2025

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Bittner Funeral Chapel
805 W Havens Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Graceland Cemetery
Mitchell, SD

Posted by Lucretia (Lucy) Hensley on August 21, 2025

My deepest sympathy, truly a good soul. Prayers to all!

Posted by Wanda Kobes on August 20, 2025

So sorry for this very sad loss of a great man !! Larry will be missed by everyone that was blessed to know him !! He always had that smile !! Sending you all Big Hugs !!!

Posted by Sarah Weins on August 20, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I’m sorry for your loss. It looks as there is a sweet reunion in heaven for him.

Posted by Alice Mentele on August 19, 2025

Jen and Travis, and the rest of the family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Even though your dad lived a good, long life, it is still hard to see them go to their next home. I am sure he was welcomed to Heaven by Kitty and the rest of his family that went before him. God bless you all.

Posted by Rick and Cindy Easton on August 19, 2025

So glad that Larry is no longer in pain. He was very dedicated to his children. You all will now have two very special guardian angels. Hugs to everyone with special prayers for peace and comfort.

Posted by Rachael & Jonny Anderson on August 19, 2025

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. All our love, hugs, sympathy and prayers are with you all. ❤️‍🩹

Posted by Lynn and Ronda Barta on August 19, 2025

So Sorry to hear of Larry's passing Sharon and Rick...we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers 🙏💖

Posted by Kristy Vobr on August 19, 2025

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad Larry !!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏!!!

Posted by Ernie & Deb Hohn on August 19, 2025

Our sincere sympathies to Larry’s families, Now your with your wife Kitty.
R.I.P. Larry

Posted by Barb Gardeman on August 19, 2025

So sorry for your loss, My deepest sympathy to you and your family 🙏🙏

Posted by Jenny Kotrba on August 19, 2025

He was a very nice man. He will be missed. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him.

Posted by Jenny Kotrba on August 19, 2025

He was a very nice man. He will be missed. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him.

Posted by Jenny Kotrba on August 19, 2025

He was a very nice man. He will be missed. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know him.

Posted by Tim Moon on August 19, 2025

No words can truly ease the pain, but please know that you are not alone in your grief. Support is here, whether you need a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, or a helping hand with anything at all.