Photo courtesy of Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Sebring
Avon Park, Florida
Daniel Edwin Bitner age 68 passed away on February 17, 2017. He was born February 5, 1949 to John and Helen Bitner in Detroit, Michigan. Daniel had been a resident of Avon Park, Florida for six months coming from Kalkaska County Michigan. He served his county in the U.S. Marines Platoon 34 during the Vietnam era. Daniel was an avid golfer, loved his motorcycle and was devoted to and loved his family. He leaves behind his wife Diana Bitner of Avon Park, Florida; his children, Danielle Ives (James), Byron Albert, David Albert and Melinda Albert all from Michigan; his siblings, James Short (Lynn) of California, John H. Bitner (Gayann) of Wyoming, Robert Bitner of Indiana, Kay Shingleton-Carney (Sharon) of New Mexico and Caryl Flagle (Mark) of Indiana; and his grandchildren Carter and Josephine Ives, Zachary Albert, Sage Renae Neu, and Nikki Niswender. Services will be at a later date in Michigan.
God Bless Dan and all of his memories that he contributed to his close friends and families.
Ken Rader
February 14, 2020 | Kalkaska, MI | Friend
He was my step dad for 30 years. He became my friend over the last several years. He was a good man, I loved him and he will be missed ❤
Mindy
February 28, 2017 | Jackson, MI
Thinking of you with love and prayers. There are no words that are strong enough to give our thoughts. May God's peace be with you, family and friends as you share memories. There are great memories!!
Kayle & June Hinkle
February 25, 2017 | Avon Park, FL
Diana, Thank god that as we get older the memories we have become more intense. I am glad that you had so many happy ones with each other.
Joan McFarland
February 24, 2017 | Cheboygan, MI
So Sorry to hear about your loss. Know it is hard. Remember the good times.
Fay Hersey
February 24, 2017 | Belle Fourche, SD
I am so sorry for your family's loss. you will all be in my prayers. Dan was my Lt. at Adrian on 3rd shift for many years. praying for peace and comfort for all of his loved ones.
Barbara Janke
February 23, 2017 | Neosho, MO
Diana, I have many great memories with the two of you. I hope your special memories of Dan will sustain you during this time.
Connie Karis (Stanton)
February 23, 2017 | Parma, MI
Sorry to hear about Dan, worked with him at the big house, good man, he will be missed.
David Hilliker
February 23, 2017 | Mancelona, MI
Diana and family, my prayers are with you. I really don't know what I can say, I didn't know Dan, but throughout our childhoods and after our marriages, Diana and I were never apart for long. I love you Di!
Anita Adams
February 22, 2017 | Surprise, AZ