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Robert Wittling Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Robert F. Wittling, 82, of N. Edison Ave. South Bend, died Saturday September 1 at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 18, 1924 in South Bend to Joseph M. and Josephine (Majchrzak) Wittling who preceded him in death along with a daughter, Georgene Ison in 1989; a grandson, Ronald Ciesielski in 1994; and three brothers, Joseph, Harold and Christopher. On July 13, 1962, in South Bend, he married Martha R. Sheridan who survives, along with four daughters Gisele Wittling (Mark Waite) of South Bend; Jeanine (Tom) Nolen of Norman, Oklahoma, Bernadette Wittling (Paul Vitale) and Roberta (Daniel) Biggs, both of South Bend; two sons: Gregory A. Wittling of South Bend and Paul (Donna) Riley of Jeffersonville, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Jeanette Johnson of Colorado, Mary Lou (John) Carusillo of Bristol, IN, Barbara (Robert) Robison and Dolores (Sonny) Tepe, both of South Bend; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert attended Adams High School then joined the Army in 1942, serving in the 449th Bomb Squadron, where he received the EAME Theater Ribbon with 4 bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and an Air medal with 2 Silver and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. He was discharged in 1945 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. After the war, he became an electrician, working for Morse Electric and retiring from Delta Star. He was a proud member of American Legion - Post 284 and IBEW local 153. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, in the HICKEY Funeral Home 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, with Deacon Ervin Kuspa of Our Lady of Hungary Catholic Church presiding. Friends may call from noon until the time of services in the funeral home on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics c/o Logan Center 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend, IN 46615 or to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. Online condolences may be sent to hickeyfuneralhome.com.
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Harry Lee Gray
September 18, 2007
Dear Marty & Family;
Bob was a special friend He devoted his entire retired life making the 449th what it is today. He will be missed by both Phyllis & Me. Lee Gray
John & Marianne Wantuch
September 4, 2007
How sad to think that all our good times with Bob will now be just happy memories. We will miss him, and hope you'll find comfort in knowing our very good friend is now with a higher power. God bless and keep him and you.
Sally Dawson-Bond
September 4, 2007
My thoughts are with you at your time of loss.
Margaret Wickizer
September 4, 2007
My thoughts are with the Wittling family. Bob was a good friend for many many years. He was not related , though he was always known by my family as "Uncle Bob"
Marge Wickizer
Julie Dawson
September 4, 2007
My memories of Bob are filled with smiles. He was a good man. You're all in my prayers.
Julie Dawson and Family
Mark Dawson
September 4, 2007
Bob and all his family is in our thoughts and prayers. He was a good man.
Mark Dawson and Family
Tom Carusillo
September 4, 2007
Our condolences to your family. We will keep Uncle Bob and you in our prayers.
The Van Den Bossche family
September 3, 2007
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance Upon you
And give you peace.
Tim Robison
September 3, 2007
Our love and prayers are with all of you. God has welcomed him with open arms. I will always remember his sense of humor and grand laughter. Much love from our family to yours.
Sanya, Jeremy and Morgann Applegate
September 3, 2007
Our love to the entire Wittling family.
Dick Robison
September 3, 2007
Farewell to a Gentle Man. May he rest in Peace.
Maurice Warniers
September 3, 2007
My condolences to the entire family from your former neighbor from across the street. I'll say a prayer for all of you..
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