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 — since 1979

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

Now (checked 2026)

Goes by
John Wittersheim

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

Status
Deceased

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

Training

Undergraduate	Eastern Michigan Universityuniversity art department · 1974 to 1976 BFA · instructor: John Vanharen
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 · 1979 to present

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Sources

https://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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