Joseph Alan Wittig

December 28, 1955 - April 25, 2024

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Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Friday 5/17, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

Saturday 5/18, 11:00 am

Joseph Alan Wittig passed peacefully at the age of 68, surrounded by his wife, daughters, loved ones, and companion dog Fritz, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born to Charles and Lorraine Wittig, Joe grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School and Wauwatosa East High School, graduating in 1975. He later graduated from Cardinal Stritch University.

On July 23, 1982 Joe married the love of his life, Gloria, whom he shared 41 beautiful years with. Joe loved being a father to his twin daughters Laura and Marie, and never missed an opportunity to tell them how much joy parenthood brought him and their mother. He was a seasoned traveler and enjoyed taking his family on trips nearby and overseas.

Joe started his 45-year career at Components Company Incorporated (CCI) in 1979, and became the sole owner of the business shortly after. During his tenure as CEO and President, Joe forged lasting relationships with customers and CCI staff, many of whom devoted decades to the company. In business and in life, Joe valued and understood the importance of mentorship. He was always a willing source of support for those embarking on their career or facing one of life’s challenges.

He was a member of various organizations, including S.V.E.V D’Oberlandlers, Toast Masters International, Rotary International and The Mankind Project. Joe was an active parent and served on the boards of both Pius XI High School and Prairie Hill Waldorf School, additionally he and Gloria enjoyed being chaperones on many school trips. He also served on the board of Unity Church and the United German Societies.

Joe was passionate about connecting with people and his magnetic personality made it easy for him to form new friendships and contacts no matter where he went. He enjoyed his time as a “snowbird” going back and forth between Wisconsin and Florida with Gloria and their loyal four-legged companions, the late Netta and then Fritz.

His legacy of kindness, generosity, and dependability will be missed deeply. He rarely missed a milestone celebration for his family, siblings, nieces and nephews, or large circle of friends.

Beloved brother to Constance (Bruce) Klippel, the late Jeff, Susan (Charles Krasno), the late Mary Jane, the late David (Trish), the late Dan, Roger (Jane), Phil (Carmen), Doug, Jim (Mary), Paul (Artie Taylor), and Liz (Phil Weir). Joe is further survived by his wife Gloria, his children Laura (Jay Fenton) and Marie (Ben Barrone) and the second love of his life, his granddaughter Vivian.

The Wittig Family appreciates the numerous friends and neighbors in Florida and Wisconsin for their outpouring of love and kindness. A special thank you to the Blue Team at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota and the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center at the University of Miami Medical Center.

A visitation and service to honor and celebrate Joe’s life will be held at Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 21600 West Capitol Drive, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held on Friday May 17, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. A service will take place the following day on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with a service at 11:00 AM.

Ruhe in Frieden Joe.

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

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Friday 5/17, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Krause Funeral Home Brookfield

21600 West Capitol Drive

Brookfield, WI 53072

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Saturday 5/18, 11:00 am

Joseph Alan Wittig passed peacefully at the age of 68, surrounded by his wife, daughters, loved ones, and companion dog Fritz, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Charles and Lorraine Wittig, Joe grew up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School and Wauwatosa East High School, graduating in 1975. HeContinue Reading

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With deepest sympathy,Love, The Bruckbauers

Love to Joe's Family in remembrance - Brad Becker, Edgu Kocinski, Greg Koehler, Art Marburg, Raul Mateo, Robert Riehle, Tim Waite, Jim Torres

Knowing Joe was a blessing for us. We are grateful that our paths crossed in Florida. Our love and sympathy to the family.

I always loved Joe for his gentle kindness and friendship. I feel sadness at his passing. I know he will be missed by many. He is with you still.

Dearest Joe and family, These trees will help show your blessings, concern and love for life and all living things.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Gloria, It has been so long since I've seen you and Joe, but I remember you well. It's hard to believe that it has been more than 30 years since we did Women Within. I was sorry to see in the newspaper that Joe had passed. I was out of town in May and am slowly going through my newspapers from then, which is how I came across Joe's obituary. Never knew he was one of 13 siblings. My sympathies to you and your daughters. The world was a better place with Joe in it. The Mankind Project and Women Within certainly changed my life for the better. And the effects have been passed on to my three nieces. The oldest one took Woman Within and has helped her sisters over the years. May we all learn to live in peace. Paula Brookmire

Dear Gloria and Family, I would like to express my sincere Respect and Deepest Heartfelt sympathy to You and All Family Members. I have been Honored and Blessed to be able to call Joe Wittig, a friend and Brother of Life. I truly believe God, the Father Almighty, has called him Home ... -on the Wings of an Eagle- Glory Be To God in the Highest Our Lives and Hearts Have been Blessed with the Love and Friendship of Joseph Alan Wittig ---- May that Light shine in Love and Life Everlasting Forever and Ever .... Amen Frederick K. Voight N. Slana, Alaska Class of 1975 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin USA

With warm and heartfelt sympathy. We hope you find comfort in the memories of Joe.

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Gloria, Laura, and Marie: Words cannot express our sorrow for you, but know that we love and care for you. We will never forget Joe and his big heart.

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Sending our love, thoughts & prayers. Joe was so kind, thoughtful & a joy to know. May your memories bring you comfort, Gloria, Laura, Marie & family.

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Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Joe. May cherished memories bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead. We are thinking of you all.

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May the peace and love of the Lord be with you and your family always! In loving memory of a magnificent soul! We will surely miss you, Joe.

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Marie, I would like to express my deepest condolences to you and your family.

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So sorry for you loss and we are thinking of your family at this difficult time.

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The song has ended but the melody lingers on.

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Planting a tree as a living memory of Joe's goodness and kindness.

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Let this tree symbolize Joe's love for family and friends as it grows and spreads its branches Blessings Edgu and Linda

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I’m sorry to hear Joseph, my classmate from Holy Cross, passed away. I just remember him as rather quiet and I’ll bet that may bring a laugh to those who really knew him well in the rest of his life evidenced by his obituary! I’ll offer my Mass for him and ask that his friends and loved ones may do the same. Thank you.

Gloria, Laura and Marie - we are so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a kind and loving person and he will be missed. We are thinking of you.

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With loving memories of "Joseph Alan Wittig",

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May your memory and this tree last for years. You were a wonderful friend. I was blessed to have you in my life. My prayers go out to all your family.

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I met Joe at Fruit Ranch in the late 70’s . He was a fellow that you could look up to .He was a kind,smart and a very caring guy who also had a great DJ voice.We lost a great man

With deepest sympathy,

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We were blessed to have you as our nextdoor neighbor all these years, Joe. We will miss your smile.

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Sending love and strength to your family. Joe will forever be missed.

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Our hearts are so sad to lose such a dear friend. Our prayers and love go out to his family.

Gloria, Laura and Marie— It’s difficult to express our condolences over Joe’s passing. Over the past 10 years, Joe and Glo became our closest Florida friends. We will never forget the wonderful dinners and events we shared with you guys We feel very fortunate that our paths of life crossed. RIP “ Joey “ and save us a toast from your bottle of Austin Hope! Peace be with all Wittig fam. Love Frank and Ruthanne

On behalf of the CNH Parts and Service Team, sending you our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Sorry for your loss just doesnt cover it. Sending you so much love. Joe was amazing and so kind. We are here for you.

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I knew Joe and many of his family members from our youth. He was a very kind and considerate friend. My sincere condolences to Gloria and family on your great loss.

I was very saddened to hear of Joe's passing. My condolences to Gloria, Laura and Marie and their spouses, and all of the family.

We hope this living memorial to Joe reinforces the great memories we have of him in our life and Island Beach Club community.

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With our deepest Sympathy and Love,

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Andy & I were very saddened to hear of Joe’s passing! Joe was a very nice man & good neighbor. Joe was obviously a very devoted & loving Husband and Father . We send our thoughts and prayers to Gloria & his children and family . Sincerely Andy and Mary Jo Peters

Such shocking news. Joe was an amazing man, So generous. We performed for a number of Family Events. The Wittig's will be in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences. George Busateri

We are blessed to have Joe and Gloria as our dear friends and are truly saddened for the loss of Joe, but our lives are all the richer for having known such a kind, funny, generous, considerate family man. Joe, you will always be in our thoughts and hearts. RIP our dear friend. Terry and Maggie

It was with great sadness that we learnt that our good friend Joe had passed away. We will miss you Joe, but you and your beautiful family will always be in our families thoughts and prayers. RIP old friend.

I am so sorry for ur lost may god park his angels by your side and bless u in ur time of sadness he was a good man

I am so sorry for ur lost may god park his angels by your side

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

We were blessed to get to know Joe as our Florida neighbor. Our condolences to the Wittig family. Brian & Suzanne McArthur

Joseph was kind enough to give to others. He literally gave me his shirt off his back over the years. He supported me by being my brother, employing me and putting up my curtains in my condo in Pewaukee. Going to miss you brother!!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Joseph Alan Wittig

Brookfield

Brown Deer Road

Capitol Drive

New Berlin