Witold Wilhelm Jungblut

Witold W. “Bill” Jungblut, 89, of Stevensville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 11 AM at Washington Avenue Church of God, 4051 Washington Ave, St. Joseph, with Rev. Andreas Hannich officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville. Friends may visit with the family an hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Avenue Church of God, www.thewavechurch.com. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Bill was born on July 17, 1931, in Germany to Johann & Adele (Balsereit) Jungblut. In 1951, he immigrated to the United States. On July 25, 1953, Bill married the love of his life, Meta Schroeder, in Chicago Illinois. After many years of living in a big city, Bill and his family moved to Michigan in 1975. He was a proud Teamster Truck Driver for 35 years, working for companies such as Indian Head, Central Transport and, at one point, owning his own trucking business. Growing up in the era of Big Band music, Bill had a love for the saxophone and clarinet. In his younger years he enjoyed playing these instruments in a band, and as he grew older, he played in the company of friends and family. A favorite event of his was family reunions. He loved getting together, playing games and reconnecting with his family. Bill was a great man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Bill is survived by his loving wife of almost 68 years, Meta; children, Astrid (David) Meier, Edith (Harold) Herbstreit, and Helmut (Monica) Jungblut; grandchildren, Jonathan (Britney) Meier, Kristina (Richard) Reid, Heidi (John) Brown, Deanna (Nathan) Main, Benjamin (Evelin) Herbstreit, James (fiancé, Sarah Trager) Jungblut and Jacob Jungblut; great-grandchildren, Karis, Simeon, Asher, Ethan, Eli, Hudson, Logan, Bennet, Adeelia, and soon to be arriving, Mia; sisters, Gertrude (Otto) Pieler and Brigitte (Gustav) Skowron; and brother-in-law, Otto Schroeder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johann & Adele; and sister, Erika Cospar.