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cindy wittmanULYSSES – Cynthia Rae Wittman, 72, died Tuesday, July 19, 2022. 

She was born Jan. 28, 1950 to Albert and Helen (Frederick) Wittman.

She graduated from Russell High School. She continued her education at Ft. Hays State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education, a degree which she used for 40 years. Cindy taught first grade for one year and then devoted her time and energy into being a librarian. She began her career in Arlington, Neb., then Cozad, Neb., Hutchinson and Ulysses. 

Shewas a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, KNEA and GCTA, and donated her time at Loaves and Fishes. 

She also worked part-time at Pioneer Communications and the Grant County Library for many years. 

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. 

Survivors also include sister, Jane Vanek, Hays; nephew, Justin Vanek and wife, Sami, Hays; nieces, Jennifer Gronniger and husband, Glen, Virginia Beach, Va., and Jessica Mobilia and husband, Adrian, Frankford, Del.; great-nephews and great-nieces: Jacob, Gwenyth and Jayce Gronniger, Maci and Miley Vanek, and Reilly Mobilia; and many other family and friends.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Karen Sue Wittman; and brother-in-law, James Vanek.

• Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022 at Grace Lutheran Church in Ulysses. 

A family burial will take place at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell at a later date. 

Memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church or Loaves and Fishes in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. 

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.