Margaret Jean Witzel, 81, of Vero Beach, died Sunday, NoV. 1, 2009. She was born September 14, 1928 in Washington, D.C. and moved to Vero Beach 10 years ago, coming from Lanham, Md. Mrs. Witzel retired from the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington D.C., as an Administrative Assistant. She is survived by her husband, Tom Witzel; son, William Hoover of Cantonment; daughter, Linda Letellier also of Cantonment; sister, Maryann Plaskett of Alexandria,Va.; four grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Witzel was predeceased by her mother, Margaret Plaskett and father, Carl Denekas. There will be no services. Donations may be made to VNA Hospice of I.R.C., 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960, in memory of Mrs. Witzel. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach. Condolences may be sent to www.lowtherfuneralhome.com
