Birth date: Jul 15, 1945 Death date: Aug 16, 2010
Mr. Edwin Allen “Eddie” Wittkopp, age 65, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010 in Muskegon. He was born on July 15, 1945 in Muskegon to Bernard E. and Alice N. (Paulson) Wittkopp and was a life resident of the area. Eddie had at Read Obituary
On August 15, 2010 a wonderful man returned home to his ultimate father. Uncle Eddie was an inspiration to me, I doubt he ever had a bad thought of any individual. I never once seen him with anything but a smile on his face. Although Eddie will be missed by many, he will NEVER be forgotten. RIP Eddie##imported-begin##Dustin C. Kelly##imported-end##
To the greatest uncle anyone could possibly have in a life time, you surely will be missed. Goodbye #42 and A+##imported-begin##Brad Wittkopp##imported-end##
I remember when Eddie was hurt during that football game. was 10 or 11. My father came home from work and told us what happened. He cried. I had never seen him cry. We all cried that night. I remember I visited Eddie at the hospital with Aunt Alice and Uncle Ben. Most of all I remember how nice Eddie was to us kids as we were growing up. There was something very kind about him even then, before he was hurt.God bless you Eddie.##imported-begin##Richard and Gloria Goldsborough##imported-end##
To My Teammate: God Bless and Rest in Peace.##imported-begin##Tom & Lynda Cutler##imported-end##
Dear Eddie's Family and Friends,
I was a member of the Grand Haven football team when Eddie's accident occurred. Eddie was even more competitive and courageous in his life after football. "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest" (Joshua 1:9, 10:25). You have fought the good fight - you are now in God's Hall of Fame!
My prayer today is with Eddie's family, friends, and the Muskegon Big Red Football Community.
Larry Prelesnik
Grand Haven Buc's Class of 1963##imported-begin##Larry Prelesnik##imported-end##
Eddie,
I loved the way you always smiled and took my hand when we visited, you were so special to me and will forever be in my heart. You are in a better place now and for the rest of your family, don't cry, as GOD only takes the best.
Love Cathy##imported-begin##Cathy Goldsborough Reece##imported-end##
Dear Wittkopp Family:
I remember so well the accident on the field at Hackley Stadium. I was a couple years younger, but Ed's injury made a deep impact on me. I so remember the rally, Help Our Player Ed (HOPE) that students had in the aftermath. I have often wondered about Ed. I have lived in Grand Rapids for over 30 years, but was still impressed to see that he had carried on with his life all these years. My sympathy, Pat Kozal MHS '66.##imported-begin##Patricia Kozal##imported-end##
I was at the game when Eddie was injured. I never met him but have the utmost respect for Eddie and all he accomplished despite the obstacles. My heartfelt sympathies to the family, and may God give comfort and peace to his family and friends.##imported-begin##Mary Kletzing (former Mary Ellen Christophersen) MHS'68##imported-end##
Dear Friends,
Please know that the thoughts and prayers of Eddie's Church Family of Our Redeemer are with you. We know you will missed him dearly, but there is also an empty place in our hearts too. May God grant you His peace. Pastor Conradt##imported-begin##Pastor Robert Conradt##imported-end##
My sympathy goes out to your family. I was at the MHS football game when Ed was injured, and participated in the fund raising efforts to help. In later years my dad was in a room across from Ed at Brookhaven and Ed would often stop by dad's room to talk to him. (Dad was also a Big Red fan and was at the same game.) Dad enjoyed his talks with Ed and we appreciated Ed's visits with him.
I'm sure he will be missed very much and my thoughts are with you.##imported-begin##MaryAnne Hartman Maycroft##imported-end##
