Warren Isaiah Witmer, aged 86 years, of Archbold, passed away Wednesday morning, May 3, 2017, at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, OH. He was born February 3, 1931 at Columbiana, OH, the son of Ezra and Lulu (Shaum) Witmer, and married Lucille Mae Detwiler on May 2, 1952.  They lived in Columbiana, OH and later in Poolesville, MD before moving to Archbold.  In his lifetime he was a farmer and a builder, in which he started the business, Warren Witmer Builders in Columbiana.  Later, he and Lucille moved to Maryland where he started a construction company, WD Builders with his brother, John.  The business then became Potomac Valley Builders, which continues today.  Warren was a craftsman, who enjoyed working with wood, traveling, and especially gardening.  He was known for his beautiful vegetable and flower gardens.  He enjoyed sharing the bounty with everyone.  His favorite thing was to be outside watching his plants grow.  He was a member of Dawsonville Mennonite Church at Poolesville, MD and attended Zion Mennonite Church in Archbold.

Warren was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lucille on February 18, 2016, his parents, a daughter Cheryl Wenger, and 2 brothers, Vernon and John, and 3 sisters, Anna Mary Weaver, Arlene Weaver, and Martha Bacher.

Surviving are four children, Dennis Witmer of Silver Spring, MD, Joyce (Mark) Nafziger of Archbold, OH, Marlene Wilhelm of Homer City, PA, and Gerald (Marlene) Witmer of Poolesville, MD; a son-in-law Dale Wenger of Columbiana, OH; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, and one brother, David Witmer of Columbiana, OH.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 13th at 11 AM at the Zion Mennonite Church.  Friends may call at the church from 9-10:30 AM.  Private burial will be in the Midway Mennonite Church Cemetery at Columbiana, OH.  The family suggests that memorials for Warren be given to Wycliffe Bible Translators and Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.  www.ShortFuneralHome.com