~~Racine – Bonnie M. Witt, 71, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  She was born in Racine on August 30, 1942, daughter of Robert and Eleanor (nee: Neidhardt) Lawrenz.

Bonnie was married to the love of her life, Ronald Witt, on December 26, 1970.

Bonnie was a kind, giving person who loved her family deeply.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Bonnie loved her cats and dog.  She loved to watch NASCAR races.  Her favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and collected much of his memorabilia.  Bonnie's favorite way to spend a weekend was on the travel trailer in West Bend.  We loved Bonnie very much.

Bonnie leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of almost 43 years, Ronald Witt of Racine; son, Christopher Witt of Racine; grandchildren Cammi Witt, Cameron Wit, Cain Witt, all of Racine; great-grandchild, Ceaton Witt; mother, Eleanor Lawrenz of Racine; sisters, Donna Sharp of Racine; Judy Wilson of Spirit Lake, IA, Sue Justman of Plano, TX; brother-in-law, Leonard (Elizabeth) Witt of Franksville, Donald (Dale Orlowski) Witt of Racine, Judy Sukalski of Fairmont, MN; cousins, Wendy Veasey, Mark Veasey, Jeff Nevoraski, Michelle Nevoraski, Vicky Taypon; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.  Bonnie is preceded in death by her father, Robert Lawrenz.

A celebration of Bonnie's life will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will take place on Monday, December 9, 2013, at the funeral home from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.  Visitation will continue on Tuesday, from 10:00am until the time of the service.  Burial will follow the service on Tuesday at West Lawn Memorial Park.