William "Skye" Wittig's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Kaleva, Michigan

William "Skye" Wittig

April 29, 1948 - July 7, 2025 (77 years old)

Kaleva, Michigan

William "Skye" Wittig's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2025 in Kaleva, Michigan

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Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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William "Skye" Wittig

April 29, 1948 - July 7, 2025 (77 years old)

Kaleva, Michigan

William Wittig Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Wittig of Kaleva, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on July 7, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. 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 parents, William Wittig and Anne Snyder Wittig; his wife Kathy Wittig; his children, Jennifer Hunter of Kaleva, MI, Andrea Lynch (Tommy) of Fountain, MI, Jeremy Chick (Mary) of Fredericksburg, VA and Jonathan Chick (Jessica) of Manistee, MI.; his grandchildren, Jessica Vickers (Jarrod) of Lowell, MI, Wyatt Hunter (Rachel) of Brethren, MI, Diamond Crouse (Tyler) of Fredericksburg, VA, Emerald Chick (Zeke) of Fredericksburg, VA, Marcus Chick of Manistee, MI, Thomas Lynch, Alexander Lynch of Fountain, MI and Payton Chick of Manistee, MI.; his great grandchildren, Beau, Laurel Vickers, Remi Hunter and Mariposa Ragen; his sister Wendy Wittig Gaines (Andy) of Traverse City, MI; and his niece Caroline Gaines (Ron Sauer) of Denver, CO.. He was also cherished by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends who join his family.

Donations in Skye's memory may be made to the West Michigan Repeater Association or the Manistee County Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center



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July 30, 2025

Roger Anderson wrote a sympathy message

“Will miss hearing Skye make the pre-net call out on Monday evenings on the UP net and his regular net control call on the Manistee morning net..... Always a friendly smile and hand shake when we would meet at ham swaps....fair winds Skye... Roger - K8QNZ”


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July 19, 2025

Ed Gansen wrote a sympathy message

“The U.P. Net will miss the regular involvement of Skye almost every afternoon. His stories and humor were legendary. Skye, R.I.P. OM. Ed - K8DSS”


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July 19, 2025

Jim Krymkowski wrote a sympathy message

“I'm going to miss hearing K8SKY on the UP Net. Sky was always enthusiastic and helpful with everyone. 73 my friend and rest in peace. See you down the log. Jim / K9WYB”


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