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Carlos John “Carl” Wittrock

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Carlos John “Carl” Wittrock

Birth
Death
16 Aug 2020 (aged 88)
Burial
Okarche, Canadian County, Oklahoma, USA Add to Map
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Carlos 'Carl' John Wittrock, 88, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died on Sunday, August 16, 2020, due to COVID-19. He was born October 11, 1931, to Joseph and Rose (Nieland) Wittrock, the youngest of seven children, and was raised on a farm in Okarche, Oklahoma, the youngest of seven children. After proudly serving four years in the US Air Force during the Korean War, Carl began his career in the trucking business as a lease operator with H.J. Jeffries Trucking Company. He hauled oil field and heavy equipment for 15 years and worked as a dispatcher for another year. Carl then had the opportunity to begin selling trucks, first with White Motor Company and then with Oklahoma City Freightliner, as Used Truck Manager. He enjoyed a successful career and retired after 23 years in sales. Carl was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for more than 50 years, where he loved calling bingo and serving as an usher. Carl was a 32nd degree Mason at Siloam Lodge #276 in Oklahoma City, and a Shriner at India Temple in the Old Wheels Unit. Driving his spotless 1964 Studebaker Champ pickup truck in community parades was a highlight for years. And he was quite proud of the trophies he won at area car shows! But his favorite activity had to be dancing with his daughters. A little Bob Wills. A lot of George Strait. Carl's eyes would twinkle when he heard a good song, and he'd quickly turn a driveway into a dance floor. Even as his Alzheimer's progressed, music provided a way to connect with Carl. He could remember a lyric until just recently and only stopped dancing when his body simply wouldn't let him anymore. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his six siblings and their spouses; and his son-in-law, Dave Porter. He was survived by Mary Wittrock and their three daughters, Carla (Bill) Hathaway of Powell, Ohio, Brenda Porter of Algonquin, Illinois, and Lisa (Kent) Boevers of Oklahoma City; grandchildren Michael (Mary) Hathaway, Alexander (Marie) Hathaway, and Anna and Lily Boevers; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary and daughters are most grateful for the caregivers who supported Carl and the family so lovingly over the years. A special thanks to the staff at St. Ann's Nursing Home, as well as Mercy Hospice for their years of special care. Visitation was 1-8 PM on Thursday, 20 August, at Buchanan Funeral Service, Oklahoma City. Due to the current pandemic, face coverings and social distancing are required. Family was not present. Although the funeral service and burial was private, friends and family were invited to livestream the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, 21 August, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Facebook page.
Carlos 'Carl' John Wittrock, 88, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died on Sunday, August 16, 2020, due to COVID-19. He was born October 11, 1931, to Joseph and Rose (Nieland) Wittrock, the youngest of seven children, and was raised on a farm in Okarche, Oklahoma, the youngest of seven children. After proudly serving four years in the US Air Force during the Korean War, Carl began his career in the trucking business as a lease operator with H.J. Jeffries Trucking Company. He hauled oil field and heavy equipment for 15 years and worked as a dispatcher for another year. Carl then had the opportunity to begin selling trucks, first with White Motor Company and then with Oklahoma City Freightliner, as Used Truck Manager. He enjoyed a successful career and retired after 23 years in sales. Carl was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for more than 50 years, where he loved calling bingo and serving as an usher. Carl was a 32nd degree Mason at Siloam Lodge #276 in Oklahoma City, and a Shriner at India Temple in the Old Wheels Unit. Driving his spotless 1964 Studebaker Champ pickup truck in community parades was a highlight for years. And he was quite proud of the trophies he won at area car shows! But his favorite activity had to be dancing with his daughters. A little Bob Wills. A lot of George Strait. Carl's eyes would twinkle when he heard a good song, and he'd quickly turn a driveway into a dance floor. Even as his Alzheimer's progressed, music provided a way to connect with Carl. He could remember a lyric until just recently and only stopped dancing when his body simply wouldn't let him anymore. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his six siblings and their spouses; and his son-in-law, Dave Porter. He was survived by Mary Wittrock and their three daughters, Carla (Bill) Hathaway of Powell, Ohio, Brenda Porter of Algonquin, Illinois, and Lisa (Kent) Boevers of Oklahoma City; grandchildren Michael (Mary) Hathaway, Alexander (Marie) Hathaway, and Anna and Lily Boevers; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mary and daughters are most grateful for the caregivers who supported Carl and the family so lovingly over the years. A special thanks to the staff at St. Ann's Nursing Home, as well as Mercy Hospice for their years of special care. Visitation was 1-8 PM on Thursday, 20 August, at Buchanan Funeral Service, Oklahoma City. Due to the current pandemic, face coverings and social distancing are required. Family was not present. Although the funeral service and burial was private, friends and family were invited to livestream the Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, 21 August, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Facebook page.

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PARENTS OF CARLA, BRENDA, LISA

Gravesite Details

Celtic cross upon double, flat-top, black & white-etched, rose-gray, stone marker with Mary K., atop cement base.



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