Arnold C. Bittner
March 12, 1934 - March 18, 2019
Bittner, Arnold C. Saginaw, Michigan Arnold passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the age of 85 years. He was born on March 12, 1934, in Elkton, MI, to the late Gustav and Edna (Ererr) Bittner. He married Joyce A. Portice on September 19, 1959, in Saginaw, where she predeceased him on April 3, 2015. Arnold served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, Arnold was employed as a mechanic for Garber Pontiac. His hobbies and pass-times included bowling, hunting, fishing, gardening, also loved following and attending his grandson’s activities. He is survived by his two sons, Kevin Bittner, Saginaw; Jeff (Chris) Bittner, Saginaw; two grandsons, Nicholas and Anthony Bittner; one sister-in-law, Irene Simon, Saginaw; several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Arnold was the last of all the Bittner siblings, who have predeceased him were, Hilda Schmidt, Walter Bittner, Herb Bittner, Larry Bittner, Wilma Warner, Alvin Bittner, Ina Holcomb, Betty Lou Stensrude and Richard Bittner. Arnold’s Military Honor’s service will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, at the Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc., 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, conducted under the auspices of the United States Army and the V.F.W. Carrollton Post #1859. Arnold will be laid to rest next to his wife Joyce in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and then on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his services. Memories and sympathies of Arnold may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com
Bittner, Arnold C. Saginaw, Michigan Arnold passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the age of 85 years. He was born on March 12, 1934, in Elkton, MI, to the late Gustav and Edna (Ererr) Bittner. He married Joyce A. Portice on September... View Obituary & Service Information
