Frank Bittner

Born in Cedar Rapids, IA
Born on Jul 12, 1939
Departed on Sep 18, 2014

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You were my breakfast buddy for 30 years. I will miss your humor, dry as it was, your jokes, our shared love for pepper, and your smiling face even when I knew it was hard. No one can fill your shoes, or your chair! Miss you Everyday!!

Frank You have no idea what you meant to me but I was able to tell you before you passed. I spent a lot of time with you and you were as important to me as my father. You were a man of no nonsense but that was what was so fun. You along with my father worked tirelessly for two years working on my first house. You never asked for anything in return. I met you when I was 4 years old and from then on you were at every Christmas we ever had. I remember after I got married I would call you up pick you up and we would grill at my house watching the Cubs Cardinals. I could go on and on but like Barry I want you to know how much we love you and family gatherings will never be the same without you.

I was so blessed to have had two dads in my life. Words cannot express how much I loved Frank. There were so many great times whether it was hunting, boating, or working together on construction projects. He was a prince, a man of few words who knew that helping others and enjoying life was really what it was all about. His stories are legendary and his love for my family will never be forgotten. I'll see you at the next turn my friend. You are sorely missed. Your son, Barry

I was only your neighbor for a little over one year but during that time there were many times when your stories would make me laugh and it was always a pleasure to come home and find you standing in your driveway or sitting in your garage watching the world go by. You were always so kind and helpful and will be sorely missed.

I hope you realize how much I am going to miss you. You were a big part of my life and I hope you know how much I appreciate everything you have done for me and my family. I've known you since I was 6 or 7 and I am so thankful that we were able to be in each others lives all these years. I will cherish all the memories we have made. You taking me to the Red Lion on Sundays and letting me drink all the pop I wanted, riding along on a few of your mail routes, taking us to St Louis, spending A LOT of time at the cabin, going to our favorite restaurants (Pizza Village and Brewery, Leonardo's, and Red Lobster) and so many more great times we have had. Thank you for treating my children as your grandchildren. They were very fond you and always enjoyed how you teased them. You touched our lives in ways you may never know and will never forget you. There is a void in my life now but it comforts me to know you are not suffering anymore. I love you.

My condolences to those who loved Frank or were close to him. I knew Frank back in the 60's and we were best friends for several years! I remember his new 1960 Ford, and we even double dated with our ladies back then. I have missed his smile and sense of humor. I will miss him even more now! I regret it has been many years since we saw each other!