Christopher Anthony Witt 67, of Hartford passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.  He was born July 6, 1958, in Wood River to Harry Virgil and Betty Jane (Neeley) Witt.  Christopher was employed at National Maintenance and Repair in Wood River for 47 years where he worked as a crane operator.

Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, and skeet shooting and float trips.

He is survived by his brother Jeff Witt of Plainview; three sisters, Vicky Rull of Bunker Hill, Kathy Witt of Edwardsville and Lisa Witt of Yuma, AZ; 5 and nieces and nephews, Amanda Volkening, Luke Livengood, Clayton McElroy, Sydney Rull and Jon Kolesa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, niece, Jennifer Kolesa and his dogs Bea and Eggo.

The family will hold a celebration of his life at a later date.  Cremation services entrusted to Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights. Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com