Herman "Buddy" Bittinger, 68, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died at home on the afternoon of July 30, 2020, surrounded by his family. Per Buddy's wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned.
Herman Lorraine Bittinger was born on July 11, 1952, the son of Herman and Thelma (Guthrie) Bittinger in Oakland, Maryland. He was one of six children born to the family. Herman attended school in the area where he grew up until he enlisted in the United States Army. Herman served overseas in Germany where he completed his education and served his country for six years.
During his time in the Army, he married Pamela Smith on June 6, 1972, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The two moved back to the United States and made their home in Colorado Springs.
Herman and Pamela welcomed and raised three children together, Heather, Tiffany, and Chris. Herman worked for a number of years as a diesel technician and driver. He enjoyed putting together model cars, racing cars, and restoring older cars. He loved to go bowling, fishing, and coaching his kids' bowling and baseball teams.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years Pamela; his children Heather (Chuck), Tiffany (Brian), and Chris; grandchildren, Chandra "Peanut" (Nick), Teá, Kamden, Jaide, Emily, Ethan, Joyce, and special grandchildren Noah and Charles; his siblings, Jeannie, Tina (Rich), and Cheryl "Robyn"; special niece Shelbi; and other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Thelma; his step-mother Louise; and his siblings, Mary, Donna, and Patricia.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa
Herman Lorraine Bittinger was born on July 11, 1952, the son of Herman and Thelma (Guthrie) Bittinger in Oakland, Maryland. He was one of six children born to the family. Herman attended school in the area where he grew up until he enlisted in the United States Army. Herman served overseas in Germany where he completed his education and served his country for six years.
During his time in the Army, he married Pamela Smith on June 6, 1972, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The two moved back to the United States and made their home in Colorado Springs.
Herman and Pamela welcomed and raised three children together, Heather, Tiffany, and Chris. Herman worked for a number of years as a diesel technician and driver. He enjoyed putting together model cars, racing cars, and restoring older cars. He loved to go bowling, fishing, and coaching his kids' bowling and baseball teams.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years Pamela; his children Heather (Chuck), Tiffany (Brian), and Chris; grandchildren, Chandra "Peanut" (Nick), Teá, Kamden, Jaide, Emily, Ethan, Joyce, and special grandchildren Noah and Charles; his siblings, Jeannie, Tina (Rich), and Cheryl "Robyn"; special niece Shelbi; and other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Thelma; his step-mother Louise; and his siblings, Mary, Donna, and Patricia.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa
Herman "Buddy" Bittinger, 68, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died at home on the afternoon of July 30, 2020, surrounded by his family. Per Buddy's wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned.
Herman Lorraine Bittinger was born on July 11, 1952, the son of Herman and Thelma (Guthrie) Bittinger in Oakland, Maryland. He was one of six children born to the family. Herman attended school in the area where he grew up until he enlisted in the United States Army. Herman served overseas in Germany where he completed his education and served his country for six years.
During his time in the Army, he married Pamela Smith on June 6, 1972, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The two moved back to the United States and made their home in Colorado Springs.
Herman and Pamela welcomed and raised three children together, Heather, Tiffany, and Chris. Herman worked for a number of years as a diesel technician and driver. He enjoyed putting together model cars, racing cars, and restoring older cars. He loved to go bowling, fishing, and coaching his kids' bowling and baseball teams.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years Pamela; his children Heather (Chuck), Tiffany (Brian), and Chris; grandchildren, Chandra "Peanut" (Nick), Teá, Kamden, Jaide, Emily, Ethan, Joyce, and special grandchildren Noah and Charles; his siblings, Jeannie, Tina (Rich), and Cheryl "Robyn"; special niece Shelbi; and other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Thelma; his step-mother Louise; and his siblings, Mary, Donna, and Patricia.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa
Herman Lorraine Bittinger was born on July 11, 1952, the son of Herman and Thelma (Guthrie) Bittinger in Oakland, Maryland. He was one of six children born to the family. Herman attended school in the area where he grew up until he enlisted in the United States Army. Herman served overseas in Germany where he completed his education and served his country for six years.
During his time in the Army, he married Pamela Smith on June 6, 1972, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The two moved back to the United States and made their home in Colorado Springs.
Herman and Pamela welcomed and raised three children together, Heather, Tiffany, and Chris. Herman worked for a number of years as a diesel technician and driver. He enjoyed putting together model cars, racing cars, and restoring older cars. He loved to go bowling, fishing, and coaching his kids' bowling and baseball teams.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years Pamela; his children Heather (Chuck), Tiffany (Brian), and Chris; grandchildren, Chandra "Peanut" (Nick), Teá, Kamden, Jaide, Emily, Ethan, Joyce, and special grandchildren Noah and Charles; his siblings, Jeannie, Tina (Rich), and Cheryl "Robyn"; special niece Shelbi; and other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Thelma; his step-mother Louise; and his siblings, Mary, Donna, and Patricia.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa
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