Gary Lee Witmer Sr.

Gary L. Witmer Sr, 78, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Gary was born in Joplin, MO on June 1, 1942, to Helen Genevieve (Gould) and Russell Corbin Witmer. On August 9, 1961, he married the love of his life, Joyce Marie Hurst. He worked for 22 years for the city of Manhattan before retiring. Gary loved to fish and hunt, spend time with his family, and go to the casinos. He was a great storyteller and love to regale his family and friends with his tales. Gary was very outgoing he never met a stranger. Gary is survived by his wife Joyce Witmer, two daughters, Melinda (Jim) McCoy, of St. George, KS; Mary (Kenneth) Stevenson, of St. George, KS; two sons Gary Lee Witmer Jr, of Carthage, MO; Mike S. Witmer, of Manhattan, KS; two sisters, Shirley Steele, of Joplin, MO; Norma Hankins, of Tulsa, OK. 5 Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Mary Williams. Arrangements are private at the behest of the family. Memorials in his name may be directed to Good Shepherd Hospice House Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.