NAPPANEE – Inez M. Witmer, 97, of Plymouth, and formerly of Nappanee, died Feb. 12, 2013, in her residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1915, in Elkhart County, near Nappanee, to Mervin G. and Elmeda Wagner Michael. On Nov. 6, 1949, in Wyatt, she married Mervin H. Witmer, who died April 25, 1996. She graduated from Nappanee High School and had lived in Osceola before moving to Plymouth in 1996. She attended First Brethren Church, Osceola. She was a former 4-H Junior and Senior Leader, and was the first 4-H Fair Queen for Elkhart County. Surviving are a son, Timothy Witmer, Plymouth; two granddaughters; and a brother, Earl (and spouse Mary) Michael, Warsaw. She was preceded in death by a daughter and three brothers. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with Pastor Terry Tyler officiating. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery. Calling is from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent via www.tlyfh.com
