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Gary Bitter Obituary
Gary "Crusher" M. Bitter, 63, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. Gary was born May 14, 1951 in Sheboygan to Melvin and Janet (Woepse) Bitter. He graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1969 and further attended LTC. Gary worked for the family construction business. In 1977, he married the former Gladys Nysse. Gary was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Howards Grove and was a past member of the Millersville Recreation Association. In his free time, Gary enjoyed both deer and raccoon hunting, playing softball and snowmobile racing throughout Wisconsin.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Jason Bitter, Denver, CO; his significant other, Jill Drews, Sheboygan; one sister, Sue (Bob) Kober, Howards Grove; one brother, David Bitter (significant other, Robin Edler), Howards Grove; one sister-in-law, Coreen Bitter, Elkhart Lake; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Brian) Wiercinski, Brian Bitter, Brittnee Bitter, Tanya (Jason) Schnell, Jeremy (Jenny) Bitter, Steph Kober, Robert II (Patience) Kober, and Brian (Felicia) Kober. He is further survived by his two dogs, Asker and Teller.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Bitter, his grandparents, Hugo and Laura Bitter and Ervin "Bum" and Meta Woepse and numerous aunts and uncles.
A funeral service for Gary will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (441 Millersville Avenue, Howards Grove) with the Rev. Tom Unke officiating. Friends may call on Thursday, at Zimmer's Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center (Hwy 42 & JJ, Howards Grove) from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and again on Friday, at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow the service at St. Paul's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Bitter
Marjay and Ron Laske
July 18, 2014
To The Bitter family,
Whatsoever soothes your spirit, Comforts your soul, Brings you peace. Our Prayers and sympathy.
Tammy & Al Olson
July 16, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing Jason. We extend our condolences to you and your family and hope you draw strength from one another to get through this difficult time
Don and Lois Herzog
July 16, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Gary was much too young to be called to heaven, but God must have a good reason for wanting him there. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois and Don Herzog
Julie Arnhoelter-Wolf
July 16, 2014
Melvin and Janet,
I wish to express my sympathy to you and your family.
July 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim and Kathy Junior
July 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Gary. I'll always remember him as a fun hunting buddy and friend
Dick & Jean Yurk
July 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Hopefully time, family and friends will help you all through this difficult time.
July 15, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jason and your family.
Jeff and Kate Boots
Janet Sauer
July 15, 2014
Dear Gladys, I am so sorry for your loss, it has been good knowing you and Gary over the years. God bless you and all your family about you. Love, Janet Sauer
Beverly Illig
July 15, 2014
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Jim & Kathie Berger
July 14, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Jim and Kathie Berger
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