The Iowa Annual Conference extends its condolences to the family of A. Roger Witke, who passed away on February 19, 2023. Services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, located at 3700 Cottage Grove in Des Moines. The family invites you to join them for a visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Grace United Methodist.
Roger practiced law for 45 years and was a very accomplished trial lawyer with Whitfield & Eddy Law Firm. Roger was elected to the American College of Trial Lawyers, Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, and International Association of Insurance Counsel. Among his clients was the Iowa Conference of The United Methodist Church, for which he served as Chancellor for many years. He retired from the practice of law in 2004.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Grace United Methodist Church, whose programs and ministries meant so much to Roger.
His full obituary is available by clicking here.
