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ROBERT DITTMER Robert Dittmer of Lake Park passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the age of 81. Born in Chicago, IL September 21, 1927 he was one of nine children. He moved to Florida in the early 50s. His life experiences included fine carpentry and contracting. He pioneered Specialty Woodworks and was a Riviera Beach policeman (Sergeant Bob). Robert was the past president of the Ceramic League of the Palm Beaches and was an accomplished ceramic artist, oil painter and sculptor. For the past 25 years he partnered with his daughter, Diane at D&H Studio Inc. where they made pool tiles, ceramic house numbers, collectible salt and pepper shakers, tile table tops and large decorative tile installations that are still being enjoyed locally, nationally and internationally. He is survived by his wife, Shirley and five loving children, Peter (Barbara) of Lake Worth, Diane (Ross) Hutchinson of Palm Beach Gardens, Daniel (Cheryle) of Palm Beach Gardens, Phillip (Justine) of Ft. Pierce and Douglas (Louise) of Palm Beach Gardens. He had six grandchildren, Jennifer, Dustin, Bryan, Trisha, Tyler, Duke and one great-grandchild, Ryan Robert. Robert was a man of great dignity. He was a loving and inspirational man to his family and all who met him. A memorial service will be held at the family residence Saturday, August 29 from 4 to 6 PM. For information call 622-3522. Howard-Price Funeral Home 754 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Joyce Herd Evans
June 4, 2018
I was thinking about Mr. Dittmer today, telling one of my daughters about him. He was my godfather, who stood at my baptismal. I wasnt sure if he had passed away, though my Dad has been gone for sixteen years. I hope theyve had a chance to get caught up and reminisce about the old days. I have an old letter he wrote me while in college. Im going to find it one day. I remember Mr. Dittmer as a kind, gentle man. My parents JK and Joyce both spoke of him in the highest regard. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
August 28, 2009
We are sorry to miss the Memorial Service for Bob Dittmer because we are not in town. He was a fine man, a dedicated father,and a good teacher who shared his energy, and his artistic talent with his children and his good friends in the Ceramic League.
With our sincere sympathy and best wishes to the family he loved.
Marge and Frank Eaton
Cyndie Stalnaker Ray
August 28, 2009
Dan,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron Geiser
August 24, 2009
Diane and extended Dittmer Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers are with you and your families.
Ron & James
August 23, 2009
To the Dittmer family and Dan
Sorry to hear about your father.I remember him as very good man .when we all live on 27 st in Riv Bch take care .
Patrick Dwyer L.W
Kelly Geary/Madsen
August 23, 2009
Dear Phil and Doug, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your whole family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
JoAnn Munro
August 23, 2009
To the Dittmer family, and Daniel Dittmer ,( Riv. Bch elementary classmate)
My condolences on the loss of your father Robert Dittmer. On Angels Wings.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Munro, Jupiter
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