Vincent Bitzer
April 9, 1926 ~ January 28, 2014
Vincent H. Bitzer, 87, Gettysburg, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Father Jerry Kopel, celebrant. Burial followed in the church cemetery, with military honors. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2014 with a 7:00 p.m. wake service at the church.
Vincent Harold Bitzer was born April 9, 1926 in Tolstoy, SD, to Harold M. and Elma (Glanzman) Bitzer. He attended school at Tolstoy, Onaka and graduated from Hoven High School in 1944. Vincent enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1944 to 1946.
When Vincent was discharged from the Navy, he played amateur baseball in Alma, WI.
On February 18, 1950, he was united in marriage to Mary Baus at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Hoven. They made their home in Tolstoy and Vincent went to work for Standard Oil driving fuel truck. Following this, he became a rural mail carrier, delivering mail until his retirement in 1986. Vincent and Mary remained in Tolstoy until 2004 when they made the move to Gettysburg. In April 2013, they entered the Oahe Manor, residing there until the time of his death.
Vincent enjoyed spending time golfing, hunting, fishing, bowling and playing baseball. He especially enjoyed these activities with his grandchildren. Vincent was a member of the Tolstoy and Hoven School Boards and the Hoven American Legion.
His life will be cherished by his wife, Mary of Gettysburg; his children: Lexie (Dennis) Hilmoe of Coon Rapids, MN, Mary Lynn (Ken) Brown of Gettysburg, Kathy Rost of Springfield, OR, Jim (Kathy) Bitzer of Seneca, Bob (Kathy) Bitzer of Denver, CO, Liz (Rick) McGuire of Lake Preston, Tom (Kari) Bitzer of Loveland, CO and Michelle (Rick) Vogel of Gettysburg; 25 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and one sister, LaVonne (Philip) Vik of Sioux Falls.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son in law, John Rost; and two grandchildren: Jared and Jeffrey Bitzer.
Luce Funeral Home has been entrusted with Vincent’s arrangements.
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My thought and prayers go out to you all. Keep all your happy memories of your father/grandfather to comfort you in your loss.
To the family and friends of Vincent H. Bitzer,
I am sorry for your loss. I am sure that Mr. Bitzer was a special person who was loved by many. I would like to share a Scripture with you found at Isaiah 25:8. This Scripture shows that God promises to swallow up death forever. Read this Scripture in your copy of the Bible. I hope it brings you comfort.
Sincerely yours,
Deneen Jackson
One of Jehovah’s Witnesses
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Bitter, we are sure we he will be missed by many, hugs and prayers.
Mary & families,
My deepest sympathy on your loss of Vincent.
It’s been years since I’ve seen you, but remember you both from our 574 Postmasters gathering.
Thinking of you,
Judy Ann Barnard
Postmaster Retired
Tulare
Mary & family,
Our sincere thoughts of sympathy are extended to you during this difficult time in the loss of Vincent. You had a long life together and have a large, loving family to help provide peace in your heart.
I am thinking of you and your family.
Sincerely,
Fran & Al Aden
Jim and Family.
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you.
Dallas Henry & Family