Obituary of Bob Witt

Robert “Bob” Forrest Witt, 86, of Lamar, MO passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1937, in Windsor, MO to Forrest and Geneva (Sampson) Witt. Bob graduated from East High School in Kansas City, MO in 1955. He joined the Army in 1957. He had some college, and the military recognized his potential, so they sent him back to Park College in Kansas City, MO where he graduated with a Business Administration and Economics degree. He remained in the Army where he did a lot of jobs and lived in many different places before retiring as a Major in 1980. After military service, Bob worked for Industrial High-Risk Insurers in San Francisco, CA for 17 years. He retired again but found he needed something to do so worked as a mail carrier for about 3 years in Suisun City, CA. He moved to Kansas City, MO for a few years until 2008 when he moved closer to help and care for his mother in Lamar, MO. His mother introduced him to the love of his life, Aida, and they married on April 25, 2009. Bob enjoyed reading and traveling. Together, he and Aida, traveled far and near, taking several cruises and many long drives around the country. Bob is survived by his wife Aida; children, Kyle Witt of Liberty, MO, Dana Witt of CA, Leonel (Shayna) Hurst of Gardner, KS; and grandchildren Devyn Witt, Savannah Tierney, Brayden Hurst, Sophia Hurst, and Ellery Hurst. He is also survived by his siblings, Darlene Brown of Kansas City, MO, and Jerry (Linda) Witt of Gladstone, MO and many nieces, nephews, and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents. If you would like to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers, the family suggests Gentiva Hospice or First Christian Church in care of the funeral home. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM service time on Wednesday December 13, 2023, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.