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
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
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
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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