Ricky Lee Witt

Ricky Lee Witt, 64, of Huntington, passed away at 8:23 am Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Miller's Merry Manor in Huntington, IN. Ricky was born on December 19, 1957, in Saint Charles, MO, the son of Jack Witt and Betty (Bracht) Witt. He graduated from Orchard Farm High School in Missouri with the class of 1976. He met Rebecca J. Kohler on a blind date shortly after high school. Less than a year later he married his true love Rebecca on September 23, 1978, in Fairview Heights, IL. He was a proud member of the U.A W. Local 2209 of Roanoke, IN. He was the U.A.W. Health and Safety representative at General Motors and retired in 2008 after 30 years of service. Ricky loved to go hunting, fishing, and trapping. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, and camping with his family. He was active in helping his kids with their livestock projects in 4-H and always looked forward to taking his grandchildren for rides on his John Deere tractor. His selfless heart led him to spread joy and play Santa’s helper for many years. Survivors include his loving Wife, Rebecca J. Witt of New Haven, IN; Son, Matthew P. (Wendi) Witt of Huntington, IN; Daughter, Ashley L. (Keith) Ricker of Ft. Jennings, OH; Two Grandsons, Quinton, Braxton; Granddaughter, Isabella; Brother, Jerry L. (Kathy) Witt of O'Fallon, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack C., and Betty J. Witt. Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Elder Tommy Wunderlich officiating. Witt Family would like to give a special THANK YOU to the staff at Miller’s Merry Manor of Huntington for taking such amazing care of Ricky and to the staff at Stillwater Hospice of Ft. Wayne for making his final months easier for him. Preferred memorials to the Stillwater Hospice of Ft. Wayne, IN., in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Ricky Lee Witt.

Ricky Lee Witt

December 9, 1957 - June 30, 2022