Robert L. Bitzer
Born: Wed Nov 1, 1933
Died: Mon Jul 26, 2010
Visitation: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM, Sat Jul 31, 2010
Funeral Service: 01:00 PM Sat Jul 31, 2010
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Robert L. “Bob” Bitzer, 76 of Andrews passed away Monday July 26, 2010 at 3:00 pm. He graduated from Lagro High School, served in the US Navy, and worked at GenCorp, Marion retiring in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church- Wabash County and he served as a board member for Operation Classroom. He was a former Gideon and enjoyed fishing. He had been on several work mission trips, including Africa, Jamaica, Guatemala, Honduras, and several in the United States.
Robert was born November 1, 1933 in Wabash County, the son of Chester and Velma (Lewis) Bitzer. On December 19, 1954 he married his beloved wife of 55 years Carolyn Knable and she survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters Leah Weaver and Joanna Yahne, both of Huntington, a brother George (Zelma) Bitzer of Lagro, and 7 grandchildren Kevin Chappel, Danny Weaver, Anna Yahne, Elaine Yahne, Jon Bitzer, Jordon Bitzer, and Taylor Bitzer. He was preceded in death by a son David W. Bitzer, a brother John Bitzer, and 2 sisters Lena Pelino and Sue Cline.
Visitation will be held Saturday July 31 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Deal-Rice Funeral Home- Andrews Chapel preceding the 1:00 pm funeral service at the funeral home with Pastor Randy Webb officiating. Burial will follow in Andrews Riverside Cemetery.
Preferred memorials are to Operation Classroom of the United Methodist Church or Gideons c/o Deal-Rice Funeral Home, 233 N. Main St., Andrews, IN 46702.
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Marlin and Janet Pattee
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Posted Tue July 27, 2010
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Dear Sweet Carolyn and Family,
So - so sorry for your loss. May you find great comfort in your fondest memories.
Hold on tight to God and let him comfort you.
Love and Hugs,
Marlin and Janet Pattee
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Jill (Barton/Davis) Johnston
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Posted Wed July 28, 2010
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Carolyn, Joanna, Leah and family,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a sweet man and may you enjoy and delight in that for years to come.
In His Grip~
Jill and Mitch
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Kathy Rader Rodenberger
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Posted Wed July 28, 2010
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Dear Carolyn,
I was so shocked to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, if there is anything at all that I can do to help in any way please feel free to give me a call or stop by. I am here if you need any thing!!!
Sincerely,
Kathy Rader Rodenberger
and family
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Gary And Laura Knable And Family
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Posted Wed July 28, 2010
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You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers, Always.
Proverbs 14:32
When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.
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Jim and Nancy McNamaara
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Posted Thu July 29, 2010
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We know you have good memories so be proud of the tears, and celebrate the life!
Thinking of you,
Jim and Nancy
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Beth McCullough
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Posted Fri July 30, 2010
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Leah and Jo,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Even though it is so very hard to see our loved ones leave us...for your dad it is a beautiful beginning! May God wrap you in His loving care at this time.
God Bless,
Beth McCullough
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Tyrone Quinn and Family
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Posted Fri July 30, 2010
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You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Tyrone Quinn and Family
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Richard Eugene Overholser
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Posted Sat July 31, 2010
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Dear Carolyn,
Hopefully, you will remember me. We lived on the farm east of your father-in-law Chet's farm on US 24 when you were living there. I helped Bob with dairy and Hay baling. Bob taught me the fine art of "coon" hunting. Great memories. Years 1960-1962. Bob always treated me as a young man during my turbulent teenage years. My thoughts and prayers are there for you, your daughters, and grandchildren.
May God answer your prayers
R. Eugene Overholser
260-982-1827
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Cathy (Evans) Adams
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Posted Sat July 31, 2010
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Dear JoAnna,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. During the difficult times, may God remind you of all the memories that bring a smile to your face and heart to comfort you.
Love you!
Cathy Adams
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Ed Bailey
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Posted Sat July 31, 2010
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I would like to send my condolences to the family. Bob was a inspiration to me,
and I'am sure to many others who worked with him at Gen Corp. The mission
trips he made got my attention to what it really meant to be a Christian.
God bless,
Ed
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