Robert Bitzan

Robert John Bitzan, was born on February 27, 1926, in Millerville Township the son of Albert and Caroline (Ledermann) Bitzan. He attended District 72 grade school and Brandon High School. Bob farmed all of his life. He also did custom silo filling, corn picking and maintained township roads. In his later years he enjoyed flying his 90 Champ Plane. Bob also loved to hunt and fish. He was a Charter member of the Millerville Sportsmen Club and a Firearms Safety Instructor for over 30 years. Bob was a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus. Robert is survived by seven brothers and sisters: Edward of Evansville, Margaret Schmidt of Alexandria, Irene Starika of Alexandria, Bernadine Schiele of Millerville, James (Carol) of Onamia, Florence (George) Dorn of St. Cloud, Charles (Sue) of Fridley; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Dorothy; brother-in-laws: Philip Schmidt, Leander Starika, Wilfred Schiele. Parish Prayer service was held on Monday, April 05, 2010, 7:00 p.m. with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Millerville. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father LeRoy Scheierl officiating. Pallbearers were David Schiele, Thomas Bitzan, Joel Bitzan, Mike Shores, Vera Heidemann, Randy Dorn and Bernice Dalluge. Burial was at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net