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He attended the Blind Corners one room school house near his parents' farm on what is now Highway 185. He graduated from Bradford High School. Cal first worked for Petersimes in Gettysburg, delivering and installing incubators across the country from Wisconsin to Cornell University in New York. Cal later worked for Hobart Brothers in Troy, where he remained employed for 43 ½ years and was a member of the Hobart Milestone Club. He served with the United States Navy Seabees at the end of WWII, stationed in Bermuda.
Cal married Cathryn Gibson Bitner from Greenville, and together they raised their five children along the Stillwater River, Route 48, Covington. He and Cathryn celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1989. Cal and Cathryn were dedicated and active members of the Covington United Church of Christ, where Cal served on the board of trustees, was head usher, and was an all around fix-it guy for many years. Cal was an avid gardener and was well known for his homegrown popcorn. In retirement, he worked for Pearson-Jackson Funeral Home. Although his typical humility would prevent him from such an acknowledgment, Cal was an inspiration to his family and friends. He never met a stranger.
Cal was preceded in death by his wife, Cathryn, and his grandson, Lon Bitner. He is survived by his children, George and Lou Bitner of Hamilton, Bill and Jeanie Bitner of Covington, Linda and Bruno Schroeder of Ocean Springs, Miss., Donna and Bill Weikert of Covington, Tom Bitner of Bozeman, Mont; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Covington United Church of Christ, 115 N. Pearl St., Covington. Pastor Lynn Labs will officiate, with interment following at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Monday at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 10 S. High St., Covington. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Covington United Church of Christ or Hospice of Miami County. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com.
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Eric Rice
November 3, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Bitner Family. Cal was always such a welcome and pleasant visitor at my parent's home. Even though he was the older one, he would frequently walk down the road to check on them in their later years. Klinger Road will never be the same.
Linda Shields Rutmann
October 1, 2013
I know your dad is now at peace and that is a blessing. He has lived a full life and brought you all so much joy and good memories to treasure. My sympathy to each of you and wish you strength through the process of healing. Our family's gatherings are part of my fondest memories.
Helen Lambroff-Gatterdam
September 13, 2013
Sincere condolences to the Bitner family.
Cal Bitner will always be remembered as
a kind & friendly dad.
Ellen Wick
September 13, 2013
Cal was so friendly and every time I saw him he had a big smile on his face. We shared a grandpa. Samuel bitner married my grandmaother, Bertha Wagaman and they shared many years together. I remember going to Uncle Jake and Aunt Berties. Cal will be greatly missed.
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Sherry Miller Jacquemin
September 11, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy to the entire Bitner Family. May your memories of him bring you peace and reassure you that the beauty of love endures forever. He will missed by all that knew him.
September 10, 2013
Well done good and faithful servant time has come to rest.
Bonnie T
September 10, 2013
Well done good and faithful servant time has come to rest
Jo Anne Davis
September 10, 2013
With sincere sympathy. As a child, I always enjoyed Cal's warmth and felt comfortable in the Bitner home. May he rest in piece.
Bob and Joyce Hill Simon
September 10, 2013
Our sympathy to the Bitner Family.
Cal was a very nice man and well liked by all who knew him.
He will be missed.
Our prayers are with you.
Cindy (Greene) Clark
September 10, 2013
My sympathy to the Bittner family; I went to school with Linda and just adored her bright smile. Your dad was always so terrific and I remember him at church.
Dana Schilling
September 10, 2013
Please know, I have all of the family in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to follow. I admired Cal for the wonderful person he was. May the great memories sustain and strengthen you. My sincere sympathies
Rich Emery
September 10, 2013
Deep sympathy to the entire Bitner family -- Cal has been a beloved fixture in Covington, particularly at Covington UCC. I can never think of attending church while growing up without Cal coming to mind as one of the first people greeting me each Sunday. His devotion to family and community was deep and real -- he will be missed!
Gary & Kim Carder
September 9, 2013
Your loss also extends to the community for what your Dad represented and how he lived his life. Our deepest sympathy to the Bitner Family. Our prayers go out to all of you.
Elaine Alexander
September 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss, God be with you.
Judy Hill Boehringer
September 9, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Bitner Family.
May you find comfort in the many memories of your Dad. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chalmer Mader
September 8, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Joel & Kathy Miller
September 7, 2013
Our world won't be the same without Cal, and we will miss him greatly, especially in church sitting at the end of "our" pew. Not a Sunday morning went by without him greeting us, shaking our hands, and asking us how we were doing. God really did something special when he blessed us with Cal's friendship. He was a great neighbor to Cliff and came to visit us often when we lived there. He even shared some of his sugar creme birthday pie with us. Although we are very sad at this time, we also rejoice in knowing that he had a great welcoming committee to greet him in heaven. Our sympathy, love, and prayers go out to all of you.
Don & Dixie Magee
September 7, 2013
Our most sincere sympathy to all the Bitner families. Cal and Cathryn were two special people to us. They had faith in us when starting our construction business in the early 1960's. Such wonderful memories we have. Love, Don and Dixie Magee
Ray Candy & Crystal Ganger
September 7, 2013
Sorry for the loss of Cal. He will be greatly missed. It will seem strange not seeing him in the yard on our many trips past the house.
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