Carl E. Wittbecker

Carl E. Wittbecker, 76, most recently of Bear DE, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born in Buffalo NY on March 8, 1948, Carl's family moved a number of times before settling in Wilmington DE where he attended and graduated from high school at AI DuPont. His love for science, the outdoors, and plants guided his choice in higher education. He majored in Agriculture and completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware. Carl found his lifelong career at the DuPont company Experimental Station where he worked in research as part of the Agriculture, Central Research, and many years in the Electronics department as Applications and Technical Support. He and his wife relocated to Springhill, Florida where they lived for 19 years and where Carl continued his work as a Sales Professional for Hitachi DuPont Microsystems. Carl officially retired after over 30 years of service. He continued to work up until his passing as a Regional Account Manager, for technical consultant and customer service. They relocated to Bear, DE in 2023. Friends and family will most remember Carl’s kind and generous spirit. Always thinking of others and taking care of his family. He had a love for fast cars, often trading one for another and owned many over the years. Carl had many other interests, computers, writing, exercising, fishing and playing games, especially cards with friends. He will be so dearly missed. Carl met the love of his life, Elaine Allen, in 1980 and they were married on September 25, 1987. This year, they would celebrate their 37th anniversary of a happy marriage. Carl was a proud veteran of the US Army. Following his training, he was stationed in Vietnam in 1967 – 1968 where he worked as a telecommunications expert. He spoke often of the wonderful men and women he served with and wrote a book about his experience. Carl is survived by his wife, Elaine Wittbecker; his sister-in-law, Marcella; and his aunt, Arlene. He is predeceased by his parents, Emerson and Margaret; and his two brothers, Alan and Mark Carl’s funeral services and final resting place will be at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road in Bear DE. The services will be private. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations can be made to The Delaware Veterans Trust Fund to support our troops and their families. https://delawareveteranstrustfund.com/donate. To send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com

Carl E. Wittbecker

March 8, 1948 - September 8, 2024

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