Delbert W. Wittenauer

Delbert W. Wittenauer, 76, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on Friday December 12, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 19, 1948, in Red Bud, IL.

Surviving is his beloved wife, Sandra (nee Mormann) Wittenauer; his son, Allen Wittenauer (partner Stephen Wright, Jr.); one brother, Gerard (Connie) Wittenauer; six sisters: Dianne Mollet, Pearl (Ron) Braun, Donna (Matt) Mensing, Debbie Osterhage, Linda (Brian Hooten) Mathews, and Lisa (Ed Kupinski) Wittenauer. He is also survived by his sister-in-law and brothers-in-law: Chris (Ron Netemeyer), Mike (Lisa) Mormann, and John (Erica) Mormann.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert P. and Gladys (Mueth) Wittenauer, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William Mormann and Maxine Mormann. He was also preceded by his brothers-in-law Jerry Mollet, Bob Matthews, Kenny Osterhage, Wayne Mormann, and Mike Eggemeyer; his niece Rachel Wittenauer; and his nephews Duane Mollet and Kirk Osterhage.

Mr. Wittenauer was a lifelong farmer, land developer, and excavator. Beyond his professional life, he will always be remembered as a kind, good man who had empathy for everyone in his cherished roles as a husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.

He was dedicated to his community and civic duties, serving two terms as a Monroe County Commissioner and remaining an active member of many organizations throughout the county and region. He was a faithful member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (http:// www.pancan.org)
or the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org)

Visitation:
2 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
8 AM to 9:30 AM Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Mass:
10 AM Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL
Father Linus Umoren officiating
Interment will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL