ALLAN WITBART, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:31 pm, Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois. He was born to the late Albert and Anna (nee Leaders) Witbart on December 12, 1924 in Welge, Illinois. He married Dorothea Dottie Veath on April 23, 1949 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in death on March 14, 2014. Allan and Dottie owned and managed the Chester Paint and Fabric Store from 1956 till their retirement in 1997. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois; St. John P.T.L, where he was the chairman from 1963-64 and former member of the St. John Choir. He was a member of American Legion Post #487 in Chester, where he was a past commander (1961-62); member of the V.F.W. Post #3553 in Chester, Evergreen Cemetery Board (1986-94), Chester Chamber of Commerce, Chester Rotary Club, Chester Investment Club and Chester Country Club. He was also a member of the Chester Lions Club, where he served as chairman from (1963-64) and was also the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Survivors: 2 Sons: Bruce Allan (Marcia) Witbart Wichita, KS Craig Curtis (Judith) Witbart Town and Country, MO 1 Brother: Richard Butch (Anne) Witbart Steeleville, IL 1 Sister-in-law: Marion Young North Brook, IL 2 Grandchildren: Philip Allan (Alicia) Witbart Lauren Ann Witbart 3 Great Grandchildren: Ally Witbart Peter Witbart Chris Witbart Several Nieces & Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents and Wife Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 14, 2015 St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. James Leistico Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Saturday - 10:00 am " 12:45 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. John Lutheran School Building Fund
