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WITTLINGER , Robert (Bob) E. On January 20, 2010, Robert (Bob) E. Wittlinger , 67, of Columbia, MD passed away. He was born in Lancaster, PA on March 11, 1942. He was president and proud member of Solanco High School's class of 1960. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy and was a 1964 graduate of Elizabethtown College. He served in the Army National Guard and made a living in sales, most recently as Vice President/General Manager of Kols Containers in Baltimore, MD. He enjoyed traveling, biking, going to the beach and golfing. Bob was a loving father to Steven Wittlinger (wife Christine) and Mark Wittlinger (wife Marisa); cherished grandfather of Derek, Tara, Melia, Cole, and Keira. He is survived by brothers, Carl and Thomas Wittlinger and sister, Suzanne Strickler. Bob was beloved by many.
We invite family and friends to celebrate Bob's life at WOODS MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park, MD 21146 on Friday January 29 starting at 11:00 am. A reception of fellowship will be held immediately following the service. A private burial will be held in Lancaster, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins University, "JHU" at 100 North Charles Street, Suite 400, Baltimore, MD, 21201. Please indicate "Wittlinger-Dr.Schulman/Dr. Huff" with your donation. All donations will go toward Cardiac Care and Amyloidosis Research.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 23, 2010.

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Marj M Berkheimer

January 11, 2025

It is 15 years since Bob´s death .
He was such a beautiful , kind man.
I remember him thanking Dr. Schulman for his honesty in giving him the honest diagnosis & prognosis. He thanked everyone for everything .
He was the bravest person I´ve ever known .
I love him always .

Rich Probinsky

February 1, 2010

I am proud to say I knew Bob for over 25 years. After the beautiful service last week, I can only say that I wish I had gotten to know this kind man better, and for longer.

Ken Goldberg

January 26, 2010

Honored to call Bob a dear friend.
Thankful to have gotten to spend time with him over the last few months.
Grateful for the insight he shared. and peaceful way he treated everyone and everyting.
I miss him.

Jim Sheehan

January 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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