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Funeral services will take place on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Open Bible Church
Midland, South Dakota

Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota



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In memory of

Mickey Woitte

of Midland, South Dakota, died on Friday, May 26, 2017 at her home in Midland at the age of 87

Annetta Jean (Martin) Woitte, of Midland, South Dakota, passed peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2017, surrounded by her family at her home. She was 87 years old.

Annetta “Mickey” Jean (Martin) Woitte, daughter of Henry and Dena (Bertelson) Martin, was born on December 30, 1929, on her parent's ranch 14 miles North and 2 miles West of Midland, South Dakota.

She attended grade school at Liberty School and high school at Midland Independent School located at the top of the hill in Midland. She graduated Valedictorian of her class at the age of 16 and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she studied journalism.

On February 25, 1948, she was united in marriage to Kandus “Shorty” Woitte in Kadoka, South Dakota. They lived for a short time in Milbank and Huron before permanently settling in Midland, where they welcomed eight children into their home.

In addition to being a full time homemaker, she worked with her husband Shorty at their Texaco Station on Highway 14 for 12 years. She became a postal clerk at the Midland Post Office in October 1981 and later served at the Postmaster beginning August 1994 until she retired. During her tenure as Postmaster, she also assisted her husband with janitorial services at Midland High School.

Mickey's creativity blossomed in a variety of venues, and she enjoyed painting, ceramics, wood carving, gardening, cooking, baking, sewing, quilting, and crocheting, and she loved to share her creations with all of her children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader of all types of literature and a lover of many genres of music, which were passions she shared and passed on to her children.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and later of the Open Bible Church in Midland. Additionally, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #143, the Midland Senior Citizen's Center, The See and Do Hobby Club, the Open Bible Church Board, a Cub Scout Den mother, and she reestablished the Midland P.T.A.

Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, “Shorty” Woitte, her eight children, Kandace Nelsen of Sioux Falls, SD; Rex Woitte (Linda) of Rapid City, SD; Budd Woitte (Sue) of Ridgecrest, CA; Robin Opitz (Josef) of Midland, SD; Joseph Woitte (Bobbi) of Midland, SD; Leslee Meek (Terry) of Locust Grove, GA; Kristin Woitte of Vancouver, WA; Eric Woitte (Gala) of Tea, SD; one brother Albert "Fuzz" Martin (Bonnie) of Philip; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Martin and Dena (Bertelson); her brothers Henry Martin, Jr. and Herbert Martin; her sisters, Thelma Anderson and Julianna Stalley, and one grandson, Anthony Woitte.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Open Bible Church in Midland.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at First National Bank in Midland, SD

Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 156, Midland, SD 57552.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Monday, July 17, 2017 - 10:00 a.m.
Open Bible Church
Midland, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Walter Switzer

MUSIC
Kim Bierle - Organist
Bobbi Woitte & Natasha Combs - Vocalists
“Amazing Grace”
“In the Garden”

USHERS
Roy Hunt - Tom Parquet

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Mickey’s Grandchildren

PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT
Midland Cemetery
Midland, South Dakota

  • So shocked to learn of Mickey's passing. She was an amazing lady; so kind, talented in everything she did, soft-spoken, friendly. She appreciated everyone--always spoken highly of all. A special person who made a positive difference in so many lives. Our prayers are with you. God bless you.
    Joyce Vollmer Williamson     ~ Joyce Williamson Rapid City,SD (6/7/2017)
  • So very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Mickey when she worked at the post office. She was always so soft spoken and kind. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Lisa (Schofield) Jonas Pierre (6/1/2017)
  • I'm sorry for your loss; am keeping you in my prayers. Mickey touched many lives and will be missed. ~ Pat Snook Rapid City (5/31/2017)
  • I will miss you dearly. Fondest memories of you patiently teaching me all your arts while growing up. ~ Kelly Maugiri (5/31/2017)
  • Sympathies to the entire family! Aunt Mickey was an amazingly talented woman. As a child and as an adult, I have always been inspired by her art. Her memory will live on for decades to come scattered throughout homes, expressed in her creative pieces. She will be missed. In love, Jill ~ Jill Evans Colorado Springs (5/30/2017)
  • We will miss you. Mickey was a kind soft spoken lady with so many talents. Love and prayers to all the Woitte's. Wish we were there to give our support. Tell Shorty I have some money to lend him! Love you guys ~ Jo and Greg Ashlin Mountain Home AR (5/30/2017)
  • Sorry for your loss! ~ Leigh Krogman White River (5/29/2017)
  • I am so sorry for your loss. Mickey was a wonderful lady. God bless. ~ Kathy Larson LaDue Anamosa, IA (5/29/2017)
  • My deepest sympathy to Uncle Kandus and cousins. Aunt Mickey was a great lady and will be missed. ~ Marilyn Woitte Ramey Fairfax VA (5/28/2017)
  • We send all of you our sincere sympathy and condolences at this time. Mickey was a very talented lady, always ready to give a helping hand to the community. Thoughts and prayers to all of the Woitte family. May God bless all of you at this difficult time. ~ Gene and Audrey Jones Midland (5/28/2017)
  • AnnetteWoitte-although we never met this fine lady, we see her good graces and loving in her Daughter LessLee, that married my nephew Robert Terry Meek. God Speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ~ Jerry & Alice Meek West Des Moines, IA (5/28/2017)
  • Many blessings to the Woitte family. Mickey was always a kind, gentle caring soul. I have fond memories of playing with Eric and visiting what was always a magical house. When I think of Mickey, I picture her sitting at her easel painting...much love to you all. ~ Brenda Jones-Nierman Omaha, NE (5/28/2017)
  • Will miss you dearly, thanks for loving us ~ Terry Meek Locust Grove, GA (5/28/2017)
  • We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God hold you close while you adjust during this difficult time. I have lots of good memories of Mickey, especially at the station where my dad spent many happy hours visiting with her and Shorty as they were very special friends. She was a kind and talented lady. She is safe and at peace in Heaven now. We are keeping you all in our prayers. ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland, SD (5/27/2017)