Ronald Bitticks

Ronald Bitticks

Ronald Bitticks Obituary

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Bitticks, Ronald Professor Emeritus at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and a founder of the Riverwest Artist Association and the Riverwest Art Walk, passed away June 20, 2011. A veteran of two tours of duty in Vietnam as an Airborne Ranger during the Tet Offensive, Ron earned the Silver Star for valor under fire. Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara McLaughlin, loving children Meret and Sebastian, stepchildren Lucas Perso, Briana and Justine MacWilliam, his beloved mother Juanice Traywick, dear siblings Bonnie Boettcher and Glenn Bitticks. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, as well as a multitude of friends, and a generation of MIAD students. Visitation will be Thursday, June 23, at Molthen-Bell 4:00-7:00 PM. Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ron Bitticks Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

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June 30, 2011

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June 23, 2011

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glenda puhek

June 30, 2011

Ron was some kind of miracle to me. I will always hold him responsible for the discovery of my art-brain. Thanks, Ron.

Phil Belair

June 23, 2011

Ron was a wonderful person. I greatly admired him. It is comforting to know that his spirit lives on though his artwork and the legacy of his superb teaching style.

Will Kolstad

June 23, 2011

Thanks Ron.

Karen Saxler Kainz

June 22, 2011

Ron was a good friend and classmate in the South Milwaukee High School Class of 1963. I was glad that he was able to share his incredible talent with so many people during his lifetime. We will all miss him.

Cheryl Klein

June 22, 2011

Ron would always take the time to offer suggestions on my paintings, even though I was not a student of his. Though I was not ever formally a student of his, he taught me a lot about painting. I appreciate his sense of humor, stories, and wisdom about something he was clearly passionate about. Your spirit will be remembered by all who knew you. My prayers are with family, friends and loved ones, Cheryl Klein

Catherine Wood

June 21, 2011

Ron was an exceptional l artist and teacher. It saddens me to hear of his passing. Ron brings back many good memories of my years in art school. Ron is an artist's artist, a reminder of that an artists calling is to speak brutal truth. He, is missed.
my deepest regrets, Catherine Wood, nee- Ludwig

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