Louis J. Wittensoldner, 81, of Lititz, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2011 surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.  Born in Lancaster, Louie was the son of the late Ludwig and Elizabeth (Koestner) Wittensoldner.  He was married for 49 years to the late Phyllis M. (Hess), who died in 2002.

Louie was a 1948 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, where he played football and basketball . After attending barber school he worked in his brother George's barber shop. Louie served as a Sergeant in the US Army, where he was stationed in Korea during the Korean Conflict  He later attended Lancaster Business School and worked for Norman Strosser, CPA as an accountant.  Louie retired as plant manager from The William Carter Co., Leola after 40 years of employment.  Following his retirement, Louie worked for 13 years in the mail room at Fulton Bank.

Louie was a member of St. James Catholic Church of Lititz, where he served as Eucharistic Minister, and former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

He was a member of American Legion Post #34, Lancaster Moose Lodge, and he played softball for the Beer Barons of Cabbage Hill.  He enjoyed fishing and vacationing in Ocean City, MD.

Louie is survived by his children, Kathleen M., wife of James E. Wiley of Ephrata, Mark D. Wittensoldner, husband of Linda S., of Willow Street, Paul E. Wittensoldner, companion of Laurie A. Stroup, of Washington Boro,  6 grandchildren, Nikki, Jason, Michelle, Eric, Jennifer, and Christopher, 8 great-grandchildren, an aunt, Catherine Wittensoldner of Lancaster, and cousins.  In addition to his wife and parents, Louie was preceded in death by siblings, Joe, George, Louie, and Rosie Scheuchenzuber, Ann Schreck, Sophie Boas, Bertha Flick, and Dot Hince.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Smith as Celebrant.  A viewing will be held Monday from 9 until 10:45 AM at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602.  Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery.   In lieu of flowers, contributions in Louie's memory may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.  To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., 717-393-9661