Donald L. Witte, Sr.
June 16, 1942 - March 1, 2026
Donald L. Witte Sr., age 83, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Born in Grantsville, WV on June 16, 1942, he was a son of the late Dorsey Witte and Laurel (Bourne) Price. Donald proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He made his career as a millwright machinist at DuPont Co. for 28 years until his retirement.
Deep in his faith, Donald was a devoted member of St. Paul’s R.C. Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on classic cars. Most of all, Donald loved making memories with his family.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, whom he cherished deeply, Helen M. (O’Neill) Witte; and siblings, Warren Witte and Thelma Nichols. He is survived by his children, Donald Witte, Jr. (Djuna), Brian Witte (Jennifer), Keith Witte (Jennifer), and Jenny Vanaskey (Ben); sister, Diane Fetter (Richard); grandchildren, Donald III (Amber), Christopher, Ashley (Dan), Courtlyn, Jared, Madelyn, Mackenzie, Hannah, Grace, and Colin; and great-grandchildren, Easton, Knox, Danny, Beckett, Mia, Maven, Hayes, and Noah.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:45 am until 11: 45 am on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. Paul’s R.C. Church, 209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 pm. Interment will follow in New St. Paul’s Cemetery, Cox Neck Road, Delaware City, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or online by clicking here.
Elizabeth Hallett
Iam so sorry for the loss of your Dad Pete and I send our condolences to you and your family Was just thinking of your dad the other day 🙏 🙏 ❤️.
Stacey Maniatis
Ashley, Dan & Family,
Our deepest condolences. May the memories you have bring you peace.
Stacey & George
Phil Tiberi
My condolences to you family
Ellie
Sending condolences from the Loveland Family.
Don was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.
PAM BARTON [Witte}
UNCLE DONNY I WILL MISS YOU I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I KNOW YOUR WITH THE LORD I KNOW YOU ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN HEAVEN I LOVE ALL OF YOU DONNY JR BRIAN, KEITH, JENNIE AND YOUR FAMILIES ALWAYS WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Larry Gardner
Worked with Don at DuPont. Eternal rest grant onto Don, O’Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.
Jennifer Dacey
Jenny and family,
so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts are with your family at this time.
Jenn Dacey