William Leonard Wittgen

December 19, 1932 - January 13, 2021

William Leonard Wittgen, 88, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1932 in Evansville to the late Herman and Lillian (Maday) Wittgen. Bill was a graduate of Memorial High School in 1950. He attended St. Edwards University and graduated from Evansville College. He was a veteran of the US Army. Bill was a Certified Public Accountant and partner of George S. Olive and Company for over 28 years. He was a member of Annunciation Parish Christ the King campus and received the Brute Society Award for his many hours of service to the parish. Bill also volunteered his services to the House of Bread and Peace. He was a member of Rolling Hills Country Club and an avid golfer. Bill was a member of the Evansville Duplicate Bridge Club and a loyal Notre Dame fan. Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ann (Fleming) Wittgen; son, Donald Wittgen of Hawthorn Wood, IL; daughter, Karen (Jonathan) Cain of Evansville; grandson, Nicholas Cain of Evansville; sister-in-law, Janice Wittgen of Evansville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Wittgen. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 3010 E. Chandler Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 am at the church with Fr. Alex Zenthoefer officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation Parish, 3010 E. Chandler Ave., Evansville, IN 47714, Memorial High School, 1500 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714 or Catholic Education Foundation, 520 S. Bennighof Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.