John Wittersheim

Professor of Art (metalsmithing and sculpture), Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan (1979–2013, until his death)

last checked 2026-05-29

As archived (≈2014)

Listed as
Siena Heights University closed — since 1979

Born
1953, Dearborn, Michigan http://www.sienahts.edu/~art/alumni/wittersheim/

Now (checked 2026)

Goes by
John Wittersheim

Last role
Professor of Art (metalsmithing and sculpture), Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan (1979–2013, until his death)

Institution
Siena Heights University closed

Status
Deceased

Link
reflections.sienaheights.edu/2013/07/03/practical-professor/

Training

Undergraduate	Eastern Michigan Universityuniversity art department · 1974 to 1976 BFA · instructor: John Van Haren
Undergraduate	Henry Ford Community College · 1971 to 1974 none · instructor: Charlotte Quinn
Graduate	Cranbrook Academy of Artart & design college · 1976 to 1978 · instructor: Richard Thomas

Lineage

Taught at

Siena Heights University · former from 1979

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Sources

http://reflections.sienaheights.edu/2013/07/03/practical-professor/https://www.pursefuneralhome.com/obituary/John-Wittersheim/guest-book https://www.ganoksin.com/article/metalsmith-88-fall-exhibition-reviews/

From the original Tyler “Academic Metals Directory” (≈2014), brought current in 2026.

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