William Wittstruck

William Henry Wittstruck “Bill”, 87, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida. He was born on June 11, 1938 in St. Petersburg, FL to Floyd “Jack” and Mary Coley Wittstuck. He graduated from St. Petersburg High School, St. Petersburg Junior College, and the University of Florida. Bill was the fifth of ten children. He lived a life defined by service, dedication to family, and devotion to God.

Above all, Bill was a devoted son, brother, father and grandfather. The highlight of his life was meeting his bride, Gloria. They wed in April of 1968 and eventually settled in Gainesville, where they have spent the past 50 plus years and raised their two children.

Bill worked for the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service (now the Natural Resources Conservation Service). For over 30 years he helped the farmers, ranchers, and private landowners of Florida conserve soil, water, and other natural resources.

Bill found great joy in nature, music, gardening, Florida Gator baseball, exploring or just working with his hands. The grandson of a master carpenter, he also enjoyed wood working and building things. He was a dedicated member of his church, Trinity United Methodist, in Gainesville, Florida. He spent much of his retirement serving his church and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Wittstruck, his siblings, Mary Ann Shaffer, Thomas Wittstruck, Barbara Trombly, Sarah Jane Wittstruck, Martha Wilson and his granddaughter, Caroline Grace Wittstruck.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria; sisters Frances Habecker (John), Harriet Wills (Joe), and Carole; his brother James (Teresa); children Brian (Sarah), Amy (Keith); grandchildren William “Will”, Carter, Catherine “Catie” and Audrey; and many nieces, nephews.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Servies will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, in Gainesville Florida on Tuesday, June 2nd at 10am in Trinity’s Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity United Methodist’s Warren Willis Summer Camp Scholarship Fund and Haven Hospice of Gainesville.