Glenn A. Bittermann, 66, of West Bend, WI passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at Season's Hospice at Merrill Hills Manor in Waukesha, WI after a long battle with cancer.
He was born on October 31, 1946 in Parkston, SD to the late Albert and Lenora (nee Schnabel) Bittermann. He attended Klein Country Grade School and graduated from Delmont South Dakota High School in 1964. Glenn was united in marriage to Julie Fuerniss on November 4, 1967 in Delmont, SD and shortly after their marriage the couple moved to West Bend, WI.
Glenn was employed at the West Bend Company for 33 years, retiring in 2000. He served in the National Guard and also drove cars for the Bob Fish Auto Dealership for many years. Glenn enjoyed woodworking, carpentry, and working on his Mustangs.
Those Glenn leaves behind to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 45 years, Julie; three children, Russell (Haley) Bittermann of New Orleans, LA, Troy (Robin) Bittermann of Muskego, WI, and Stacy (Boomer) Danford of New Orleans, LA; four grandchildren, Travis, Alex, Mitchell, Auden, with two more blessings on the way; a sister, LaVonne (Melvin) Konrad of Mitchel, SD; his mother-in-law, Helene Fuerniss of Delmont, SD; two sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Rich) Lockwood of Sallisaw, OK, and Susan (Tim) Thuringer of Lexington, KY; two brothers-in-law, Charner (Rebecca) Fuerniss of Byhalia, MS, and Charles (Elaine) Fuerniss of Paris, KY; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Darlene Roth, his father-in-law, Arnold Fuerniss, and a brother-in-law, Terry Fuerniss.
The funeral service in remembrance of Glenn will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 1:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church, 462, Meadowbrook Dr., West Bend. Rev. Joseph Fisher and Rev. Christopher Raffa will officiate and burial will follow in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society are appreciated.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the entire staff of Season's Hospice at Merrill Hills Manor, Dr. Vukelich, Dr. Mosley, and everyone who helped care for Glenn.