George "Butch" Vitt

George Herman “Butch” Vitt, 74, of Moberly, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018. He was born February 13, 1944 in Orange, CA to the late George A. and Geraldine (Orscheln) Vitt. Great 

George was a graduate of Moberly High School and Moberly Junior College.  George continued his education earning a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Quincy College.

Prior to retirement George was the general manager for Orscheln Brothers Truck Lines.

George married Johanna M. Bregach on August 10, 1968 in Quincy, IL and she passed away just 15 short hours after his death on September 26, 2018.

Survivors include his children; Aaron Vitt and his wife Lisa of Moberly, Kate-Ann Buntin and her husband Dru of Columbia and Molly Malaker and her husband Colin of Sturgeon, four grandchildren, Kaylee and  Lukas Vitt and Louis and Augustine Malaker,  two brothers, Joe Vitt and his wife Lori of Moberly and Larry Vitt and his wife Susan of Broken Arrow, OK, two sisters, Cathy Hughes and her husband Ed of Moberly and Pat Brown and her husband Ronnie of Kansas City, MO, brother-in-law, Bill Bregach of Berthoud, CO, nieces, nephews,  other relatives and friends.

George was a long-time resident of Moberly and enjoyed reminiscing about growing up in the Magic City and spending time at his grandparents' farm.  He was a long time member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. George took great pride in being an honorably discharged veteran, serving his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War.  His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.  He loved cheering them on at their various sporting events and holding the two younger additions and watching them play.  He had an infectious smile and was loved by many.

Memorial contributions to the Central Missouri Honor Flight or St. Mary’s Cemetery would be appreciated.

Mass of Christian burial was held at the St. Pius X Catholic Church. Committal prayers and burial followed in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.