It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bert Witvoet Jr. of Crete, Illinois, who passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife June Witvoet; his children, Wayne Witvoet (Kathy) and Debbie Lotton (John); his grandchildren, Candice Gurtler (Jake), Jonathan Lotton (Jessica), Tiffany Blackburn (Josh), Nickolas Witvoet, Ryan Witvoet (Dylan), Brad Witvoet and Gage Witvoet; his great grandchildren, Hunter, Evie, Allie Siebert, Jaxson Blackburn, Vivian, Genevieve, Violette, Remington Lotton, Emerick and Zephan Gurtler; and his siblings, John Witvoet (Audrey) and Marcella Winter (Alan). He was also cherished by his family and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Smits Funeral Home (2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Oak Ridge Cemetery (1966 Thornton Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL 60438).

Memorial contributions may be given to Crown Point Christian School (https://www.crownpointchristian.org) or Illiana Christian High School (https://www.illianachristian.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd