Obituary of Alan Ray Witchelhouse

August 8, 1973 - November 10, 2023 

Alan Ray Witchelhouse.  Age 50 of Woodhaven.

Beloved son of Donald and Beverly.  Loving brother of Donald L. (Jodi) and James W. (Linda).  Dearest fiance of Angie Palazzolo.  Dear uncle of Ryan (Rachael), Amanda, William, Jacob Rowe and Molly (Brian) Kerr.  Great uncle of Olivia.  Nephew of Shirley Vaught and Jerry Noffsinger.  Also survived by many cousins and close friends.

Memorial contributions are appreciated to The Arc Downriver.

Family Tribute ~

Alan attended both the Madison Center and JoBrighton Skills Center in Wyandotte, MI.  He continued his education in his later years by attending various programs through The Arc Downriver and the Arkay in Southgate, MI.  A favorite program of his was the painting class.

When Alan was not attending a class, you would find him busy working. He worked many years for Kmart, Comerica Park, Ford Field, Little Caesars and was looking forward to working at the Java Junction Coffee Shop in Trenton, MI through the Arkay program.

Alan’s hobbies included various sports, swimming, bowling, basketball, soccer and poly hockey. He showed off his talents by attending the Special Olympics every year, where he won many medals. He was also an avid fan of World Wrestling Entertainment, a couple of his heroes included John Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Alan was a long time member of Southgate Free Will Baptist Church, where he served diligently as an usher.

Alan will be remembered for the best hugs, the laughter and love he brought to his family and friends.