Marilyn D. Bittner

Marilyn D. Bittner, 88, of Evansville, passed away at the Linda E. White Hospice House on Sunday, May 12, 2024 surrounded by family.
Marilyn was born on December 21, 1935 in Evansville to the late Edward and Carrie (Steckler) Helfrich. Marilyn was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; worked at Excell Packing Company and Emge Packing Company for over 45 years and also as a waitress at Wolf's Barbecue for over 48 years before retiring. Marilyn loved her family dearly; she enjoyed spending time cooking, baking and preparing family meals and playing clabber. Marilyn was also a member of the Owls, Eagles, and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving Marilyn are two daughters, Judy (Tim) Babcock and Janice (Tony) Paul; two sons, Randy (Debbie Naas) Bittner and Russell (Mindy) Bittner; a sister, Julitta Flick; grandchildren, Kyle (Ashley) Babcock, Jenna (Jerod) Lucas, Jaci (Adam) Pabst, Lori (Eric) Jones, Jodi Bittner, Daniel Bittner, Tony Paul, Jr., Kelly Hoppel and Luke Bittner, as well as thirteen great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Francis Bittner in 2018; by sisters, Ella Mae Kroeger, Doris Peach, Dolores Kiesel and Bernice Schile and by brothers, Edward "Mups" Helfrich and Melvin Helfrich.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rev. Christopher Droste officiating. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Thursday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 10:00 AM until service time on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2701 W. Franklin Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, to the Ronald McDonald House in Evansville or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.