Obituary of Karl Herbert Vitt

Time is the real currency of life. Karl Herbert Vitt, after 95 rewarding years, passed away at The Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula Jan. 12, 2015. Born on May 22nd, 1919 in Butte, Montana as the only child to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Vitt, Herb spent his formative years in Seattle where he attended Queen Anne High School and graduated from the University of Washington. He was a member of the Chi Psi Fraternity. Shortly after WWII Herb started Vitt Construction which from 1945 until 1970 would see the company completing numerous projects throughout the Western United States, as well as large scale government projects for the US Military, and Convalescent Hospitals. In 1970 Herb retired from the construction business, and with his second wife Shirley bought a home in Pebble Beach, California. Herb spent his days enjoying the life of retired man playing tennis at the Beach Club and spending time with his close friends. One of Herbs greatest pleasures was spending time on his classic boat, an all wood 47' foot Chris Craft, which he and his family and friends spent weeks cruising through the San Juan and Gulf Island of Washington State and British Columbia. Known for his straightforward manner, Herb was a man of few words, but also a man of generosity and silent kindness who touched the lives of all who knew him. Herb is survived by his three his children, Cathy, Carole and Tim; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 17th at 2:30 pm with viewing 1 hour prior at Mission Mortuary, 450 Camino El Estero, Monterey. Burial will follow in the San Carlos Cemetery. Please visit www.missionmortuary.com for online guestbook.