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William LITZENBERG

Erie, Pennsylvania

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Age 88 of Erie, PA passed away in the comfort of his home Monday, Sep 8, 2014. He was born November 18, 1925 in Grinnell, IA to Raymond and Gladys Litzenberg. After graduating from Rapid City HS, he enlisted in the US Army Air Force as a tail gunner on the new B-29. He and his crew were assigned...

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To the Litzenberg Family,
I have just learned of Bill's passing and truly I am so sorry for your loss. Working at Kopper's with "Mr. Litzenberg" was wonderful. He was not only a really great boss but a truly wonderful man. When my pregnancy turned high risk and I needed to be on bed rest, Bill looked after me by ensuring I was paid not only for that month prior to my daughter's birth but also for a full 8 weeks after. This was at a time when family leave was only yet a dream. He...

My deepest sympathies to Julie, Rick, Matt, Brian, and the family. May you find comfort knowing he is finally at peace.

Mike, Heidi, Kory , and Emylee

To the Litzenberg family, Bill would have said "Jimmy, it was one hell of a ride"!!! I am really going to miss my former Plant Manager and also my good friend. Oh, the fun Bill and I use to have at the Koppers Christmas parties! I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. If you see the picture of me with my hands around Bill's neck strangling him at the Christmas party, Ward will tell you it was all in fun!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.