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Robert Bittrolff Obituary

Robert A. Bittrolff
Evansville, IN
Robert A. Bittrolff, 70, of Evansville, passed away Tuesday December 11, 2012.
Bob attended Bosse High School. He worked at Charles Leich and Company prior to his 40 year employment at Keller Crescent, which is where he met his soul mate, Carol.
He was an avid archer and enjoyed golfing and camping. Bob made many friends in the McCutchanville Fire Department through Carol's many years of volunteering.
Bob attended Christian Fellowship Church. He loved his pets, Rusty and Bella. Bob always carried a smile and loved to joke and was known as a gentle soul. Bob will be greatly missed.
The Bittrolff family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at St. Mary's and VNA Charlier Hospice Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Ray and Mary Bittrolff; brother, George "Bud" Bittrolff.
Bob is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carol (Newcomb) Bittrolff; daughter, Michelle Dean (Nathaniel); grandchildren, Kayla, Jessica, and Garrett Dean; cousin, James Bruner; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 14, 2012 at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by Pastor David Niednagel with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home and on Friday from 10:00 AM until service time.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderNorthChapel.com.

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Published by Courier Press on Dec. 12, 2012.

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Charlotte Johnson & Families

January 9, 2013

Bob was one of the most gentle souls I have ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With sincere sympathy, God Bless.

Michelle Dean

December 28, 2012

I miss u daddy

Ronnie Rodgers

December 15, 2012

Bob came to work in my department at twenty years of age.Right from the start we became best of friends and remained so for 50 years. I was always impressed by what a hard worker Bob was. Bob was a special friend and the most kind ,considerate, gentle person I have ever known.To Carol,Mick and the girls I offer my deepest sympathy. As you know he was the best.

Mark Thienes

December 13, 2012

Carol,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was quite the gentleman and I always enjoyed talking and working beside him while at Keller Crescent. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Thienes

Sue Chapman

December 12, 2012

I worked at Keller Crescent with Bob & Carol. To say that Bob was a nice person is an understatement. I was so sorry to see that he had passed away. My thoughts & prayers are with Carol & his family.

Connie Dhonau & Sue Chapman

Christina Bland

December 12, 2012

I remember spending the night with Mick and Bob always had a smile. He had the greatest personality and always was good for a laugh. He was truly a good person.

Lee Ann (Shephard) Buckwinkel

December 12, 2012

Carol and Michelle, Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I remember as a kid he had time for anyone who wanted to talk to him and a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.

December 12, 2012

MICHELLE---WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU. PLEASE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHNY TO YOUR MOM. GARY AND LINDA PRIDE

Marcus Shephard

December 12, 2012

Carol and Michelle, I remember Bob starting when we were kids and he always had a smile on his face and joking around. He was a great man and will be missed by all. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please call if there's anything we can do for you.
Our sincere condolences,
Marcus and Erin Shephard

Joan Bredenkamp Baker

December 12, 2012

Many years ago the Bittrolff/Bruner families were friends with the Bredenkamp Family.....many laughs and good times were shared by all. What fun people they were.....they always had these wonderful smiles. My sister, Jan, joins me in extending our very deepest sympathy to your family.
Sincerely,
Joan Bredenkamp Baker and Jan Bredenkamp Anderson.

jim jane bruner

December 12, 2012

we love you.....jim was very upset...please call when you have time...6788049053

Bill Price

December 12, 2012

Carol and Michelle, So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing, He was a great guy, always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. Our prayers are with you.

Bob Brothers

December 12, 2012

Bob and I grew up only a couple of blocks apart and were friends at Bosse High School. Everybody who met Bob easily grew to like him. My sincere sympathy to his family.

samantha evans

December 12, 2012

you and your family are in our prayers

Vicki Steckler

December 12, 2012

Carol and Michelle,
So sorry for your loss. May you find peace in realizing you will see your husband and father again. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Vicki and Jerry

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