RACINE – Surrounded by family, Robert Otto Wittke, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints on Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was born in Racine on May 25, 1935 to Fred and Ottillia (Nee, Jansta) Wittke. Bob was a graduate of William Horlick High School, Class of 1953 where he was a proud member of the conference champion basketball team and voted Most Valuable Player. After graduation he proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1955. On August 25, 1956, at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Bob married the love of his life, the former Margaret Jankowski. After 41 years, Bob retired from the Town of Caledonia as Town Highway Supervisor. He also served on the Caledonia Sewer Commission and the State Highway Commission. Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, trips to the casino, and was an avid sports fan. He also spent many breakfasts reminiscing about the old days with his class of 1953 buddies: Ralph, Lee, Don, Chuck, and Jim. Above all, Bob cherished time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Bob will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Marge; his children Robert (Alison) Wittke, Jr., Roy (Patty) Wittke, Karen (Joe) Eichten, and Kathy (Ken) Hinze; his grandchildren Jayme (Andrew) Meyers, Dan Wittke, Hannah Wittke, Michael Wittke, Brad Wittke, Jeff Wittke, Bekah Wittke, Kramer Cook, Kelsey Cook and Kayla Hinze; his brother, Sherwin Wittke; and the entire Jankowski Family. Bob is also survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial Mass for Bob will be held at St. Rita's Parish, 4339 Douglas Avenue, on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11 a.m. A private family inurnment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church on Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11 a.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Rita's Parish. The family would like to thank the Cardiac and LVAD Teams at the Mayo Clinic and Dr. Tierney and Dr. DeCheck for all of their compassionate care.