Simon Witt

Simon Witt, of West Fargo, ND passed to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Sanford Hospice House at the age of 77.

Simon was born on November 25, 1946, in Beulah, North Dakota, the son of Reinhold and Lydia (Genther) Witt. He lived and worked on the family farm in Gackle, ND until he was drafted into the US Army Reserves in 1967. While in Vietnam, Simon worked on and maintained UH-1H helicopters until honorably discharged in 1969.

He made his home in West Fargo, ND working at Surplus Tractor until he opened his own mechanic shop in 1979, Auto Shoppe. While owning the Auto Shoppe, he serviced vehicles in the FM area. In 2006, he retired after 26 years and spent his days collecting “treasures” as he called them. He never missed an opportunity to make those around him laugh with his sense of humor. He took immense joy and comfort in helping others around him and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Simon is survived by his children Shelly R. Miesner (Matthew), and Sherry M. Witt (Chase); grandchildren Adriana Salcedo, Lydia Miesner, Lilyana Salcedo, Henry Miesner, and Grace Miesner; sister Esther Mason and many nieces and nephews. Simon is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Art Witt, William (Bill) E. Witt; sisters Freida Sevik, Hertha Dewald, Hilda Lang, and Lorraine Forvilly.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Simon’s life on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Boulger Funeral Home, 123 10th St. S, Fargo, ND, 58103, with interment at Fargo National Cemetery to follow at 1:00pm.

Memorial contributions in honor of Simon may be made to the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN, PO Box 644, West Fargo, ND 58078.