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Robert Wittenbarger Obituary

Robert "Bob" Wittenbarger Jr. Robert "Bob" Wittenbarger Jr. passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. He is survived by his dear wife, Sandy; his children, Jody (Mike), Shane, Brian (Jamie); his grandchildren he enjoyed dearly, Payton (PHD), Jewell, Travis; and special granddaughter, Taylor; siblings, Lyle (Jodi), Joanne (Arthur), Jerry (Carolyn), Mike (Debbie), Larry and Terry; and many close friends. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce; father, Robert and sister Marylee. No service will be held at Bob's request.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2014.

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Stacey Gidley Carver

July 30, 2014

Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a great guy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Danny Tanis

July 13, 2014

Sorry for your loss.I worked with Bob many years at the mill and he will be missed.

July 13, 2014

So grateful we were all able to gather together as a family. So sorry it took Bob's illness to make it happen. R.I.P Bob, you were one of my big brothers.

Gail Kaska

July 12, 2014

Awww Sandy...I'm so sorry to hear about Bob. He had a pretty rough go of it the last year or more. I always admired the way you took care of him when I saw you at the hospital. My thoughts are with you and the rest of the family. Take care.

Joe Reed Reed

July 12, 2014

Sandy sorry to here about Bob A.K.A. Bird are thoughts and pray's are with you and your family. Joe and Amy Reed

Jody Barnes

July 10, 2014

R.I.P. Bob, you'll be dearly missed. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers, Sandy, Jody, Jerry, Terry & the rest of the family. I'm so sorry for your loss!

jody sears

July 10, 2014

I have always thought of u more than just stepfather u are my dad thank your for always being there for me . Best Grandpa Payton could have ever asked for . Luv you and Miss u for ever . P.S. Don't worry we are about Mom she be ok we will all make sure .Your Daughter

Kim Sullivan

July 10, 2014

RIP Bob, I will me you my friend.

July 10, 2014

RIP Bob, I will miss you my friend.

sandy wittenbarger

July 8, 2014

You are my best friend love you your wife

July 8, 2014

To your family, we are sorry for your loss. Big Bird you are going to be missed by all who have had the privilege to know and love you.
Terry and Karen North

Ronni Sheflo

July 8, 2014

Rest in peace, Big Bird. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Aaron Royce

July 8, 2014

RIP!!! Big Bird!!!

Stacey Shaffer

July 8, 2014

So sorry to hear if Bobs passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sandy, Jody and extended family.

Chris Ocwieja

July 8, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Big Bird's passing, I really enjoyed working with him and hearing his stories, we had a lot of good times! Condolences to his family. He will be missed by many.

Donald Ladely

July 7, 2014

Worked with Bob..A good man..My condolences.

Denver Hicks

July 7, 2014

I knew Bob at Scott Paper.He was always a very pleasant guy.I am so sorry for your loss.

Frank Prochaska

July 7, 2014

Rest well, rest easy. We will all see you again. Thoughts and love to all the family.

Edward Faulds

July 7, 2014

Sandy, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Rest in peace Bird.

linda almachar

July 7, 2014

May you rest in peace, no more pain no more suffering. Thoughts and prayers to the family

Harold Prouty

July 7, 2014

Rest In Peace "Big Bird"

Debbie Martof

July 7, 2014

How I am going to miss you so!!! Thank you for being such a great male role model for my daughter!!! I am so glad you and sandy and your family were part of our lives! I don't know if there are even words to explainn the impact you made our lives!!! Til we meet again I love you like a daughter loves a dad!!!!!!! CRASH!!!! LOL! YOU KNOW XOXO

July 7, 2014

R.I.P.

Debbie Martof

July 7, 2014

I am going to miss you so much!!! You were such a great
Male role model for my daughter and me not enough words can describe how thankful I am you were in our lives!!!! Until we meet again!!! I love you so much!!! You were a great father to me!! Love..... crash!!! Lol !!

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