Cynthia Rae Wittman, age 72, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 19,
2022, at her home. She was born January 28, 1950, in Russell, Kansas,
the daughter of Albert F. and Helen L. (Frederick) Wittman.
Cindy was raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. She
continued her education at Ft. Hays State University and earned a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education; a degree which she used for 40
years. Cindy taught first grade for one year and then devoted her time
and energy into being a librarian. She began her career in Arlington,
Nebraska, then Cozad, Nebraska, Hutchinson and Ulysses, Kansas. Cindy
was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, KNEA and GCTA, and donated her time
at Loaves and Fishes. She also worked part-time at Pioneer
Communications and the Grant County Library for many years.
Cindy lived
her life for her faith, family, and friends. She was a longtime member
of Grace Lutheran Church. She was very active in the church and helped
wherever she was needed. Cindy’s family and friends were everything to
her. Her nephew, nieces, great-nephew and great-nieces were the apple
of her eye. She doted on them constantly. If you ever met Cindy, you
were soon her friend. She cherished her friends. They would meet
regularly for meals, and she kept in touch with them all. She will be
remembered as a very generous and loving person with a heart of gold.
Cindy is survived by her sister, Jane Vanek of Hays, Kansas; nephew,
Justin Vanek and wife Sami of Hays, Kansas; nieces, Jennifer Gronniger
and husband Glen of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jessica Mobilia and
husband Adrian of Frankford, Delaware; great-nephews and great-nieces,
Jacob, Gwenyth and Jayce Gronniger, Maci and Miley Vanek, and Reilly
Mobilia and a host of friends.
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen Wittman; sister, Karen Sue Wittman; and brother-in-law, James Vanek.
Memorial service will be held Friday, August 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM at
the Grace Lutheran Church in Ulysses with Reverend Santi Keinbaum
officiating. A family inurnment will be held at the Russell City
Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Grace Lutheran Church or Loaves and Fishes in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.