Chad Duane Wittmer

Former West Yellowstone resident Chad Duane Wittmer passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2007 in Annandale, Minnesota.

Chad was born December 3, 1971 in Billings, Montana to Arthur Wittmer Jr. and Carlene Gayle Wittmer. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and very loyal friend to many.

His smile and laugh were contagious. Chad's happiest times were when he was with his children. Chad's other loves were fishing, hunting, snowmobiling or just simply being outdoors with family and friends.

Chad lived in Minnesota, but his life began in Montana and his heart has always stayed there.

Chad is survived by his three children Makayla, Gracie, and Brent of Sartell, Minnesota; parents Arthur and Carlene Wittmer of West Yellowstone;.  Brothers Scott (Julia) Wittmer of Jackson, Wyoming, Bart Wittmer(girlfriend Michelle) of West Yellowstone; Sister Kim (Ernie) Pinkerton of Gallatin Gateway; Grandmother Mildred (Jack) Jackson of Boise, and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and girlfriend Joni Marie Blaskowski of Annandale.

Chad will be missed by many who love him very much.

Services were held Friday April 13, 2007, at the Celebration Lutheran Church, Sartell Minnesota, and on Saturday April 14, at the Community Church in West Yellowstone.

In lieu of flowers, the family  askd that donations be made to the Chad Wittmer Memorial Fund at the Yellowstone Basin Bank or the First Security Bank in West Yellowstone, Montana.

This is part of the April 13, 2007 online edition of The Island Park News.