Documents:
1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
BITTERMAN, Robert J., age 86 years of Lutz, Florida, formerly of Chesaning, Michigan passed away at John Knox Medical Center on March 23. Bob was born in a farmhouse in Chesaning, Michigan to the late Anthony and Lucinda (Lemper) Bitterman. He followed his father's footsteps as a dairy farmer until he began work at Dow Corning in Hemlock, Michigan, where he was the second employee hired and worked for nearly 30 years, mostly as a shift supervisor. He married Margaret Jane Bitterman, from Midland, a decision he counted as the best in his life, on May 20, 1950. He was a Second Degree Knight of Columbus and a member of St. Michael's Parish where he served on the Parish Council. He touched the lives of family, friends and care givers with his patience, quick wit and gentle kindness throughout his disability months and last weeks. Surviving him are his loving wife Jane Bitterman, daughter Beverly Bitterman, son-in-law Roger Willitt and granddaughter Jade Willitt all of Lutz, Florida. Also, his two brothers Dale (Geraldine) and Jim Bitterman and his sister Maxine (Ken) DuBay and sisters in law Alice (Art) and Louise (John) Bitterman as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Bob was preceded in death by his sister (Arlene) and two brothers (Art and John). He will be missed by many.
-THE SAGINAW NEWS, Saginaw, MI; March 25, 2010

Documents:
1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

Obituary:
Passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at Covenant Healthcare – Cooper in Saginaw after a lengthy illness. Art was born February 8, 1925 in Chesaning to the late Anthony and Lucinda (Lemper) Bitterman. He married Alice Dorr on November 11, 1944 and celebrated 65 years together. She survives him. Art was a life-long farmer in Fremont Township. He was active on several boards; Chairman of the first Fremont Township Zoning Board, served as Chairman for nine years on the FSA Board, member of Soil Conservation for several years, life-long Farm Bureau member, Saginaw County Fair Association and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Charles.
The family would like to thank the Fresenius Medical Care staff and Covenant Healthcare staff for the care and support they gave to Art.
Surviving besides his wife, Alice are their two daughters and spouses, Karen (Lee) Breasbois of Ninety-Six, S.C., JoAnne (John) Kreger of Hale, MI; three grandchildren, Dr. Ryan Breasbois, Amanda Breasbois, and Federal Agent, Eric Kreger. Also surviving are three brothers and a sister, Robert (Jane) Bitterman, James Bitterman, Maxine (Ken) DuBay, and Dale (Gerri) Bitterman; in-laws, Louise Bitterman, Barb Dorr, Leo (Gen) Dorr and Pat Dorr, and many nieces and nephews. Art was preceded in death by a sister and spouse, Arlene (Bill) Simmons, and a brother, John Bitterman, also two brothers-in-law, Ray Dorr and James Dorr.
- Kendall Funeral Home, St. Charles, MI

Documents:
1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI
Marriage Record, State of Ohio

Burial headstone, Jerome Township Cemetery, Sanford, Midland, MI

Documents:
1940 Census, Chesaning, Saginaw, MI

Burial headstone, Resurrection Cemetery, Madison, WI

Obituary:
Madison - Dr. James "Jim" W. Bitterman, age 84, was born January 7th, 1929 to Anthony and Lucinda Bitterman in Chesaning, MI. He passed away March 18, 2013. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Lois, brothers Art, Robert, John, and sister Arlene Simmons. He is survived by his brother Dale (Geri) and sister Maxine (Ken) Dubay; children James Jr. of Middleton, Anthony of Madison, Ruth of Highland, California and Amy (Mark) Isaf of Paris Illinois; and grandchildren Salem and Sarah Isaf and Jimmy Zblewski.
Jim married Lois Ruth Reckers in Minneapolis, MN on November 25, 1959. Their 22 year marriage produced four children.
Jim was raised on a farm in Michigan where his love of animals and nature developed at an early age. He attended college at St. Thomas Aquinas in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he met his lifelong friend, Ken Dubay, who later became his brother-in-law. Jim and Ken's shared sense of humor and their love of a good joke drove them through school, as well as the chartreuse colored Ford Model A, which they would use to transport the nuns around campus. Jim was president of his senior class and graduated as valedictorian at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
Following his graduation from college in 1949, Jim served his country as a Navigator in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Hawaii, where his frequent missions to the Phillipine Islands helped develop his love for travel. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1953 at the rank of First Lieutenant. He moved to St. Louis Missouri where he attended dental school at St. Louis University.
It was at St. Louis University that he met and married his future wife Lois Reckers. They were married on November 25, 1959. Jim worked hard and graduated valedictorian of both his dental and orthodontic classes. He made many friends in St. Louis including lifelong friends Dr. Norbert and Darlene Burzynski.
Upon graduation from St. Louis University, Jim accepted an opportunity to join Dr. Leo Groth in his orthodontic practice in Madison, WI. Jim enjoyed a 29 year partnership and continued friendship with Dr. Groth. After retiring from his orthodontic practice, Jim was more fully able to pursue his passion for travel. He had a fondness for the pacific islands, particularly Micronesia, where he engaged in island hopping with Ken Dubay. He also took frequent visits to the Caribbean where he pursued one of his favorite hobbies, scuba diving. Jim and Lois traveled extensively to places near and far. They particularly enjoyed spending several weeks each summer with family and friends in Door County, Wisconsin. In retirement, he was fond of spending his winters with his good friend Wally Schneider, at his home in Mesa, Arizona.
He was a loving and caring father and a kind and gentle man. He was very generous, often giving his time and services to those who were otherwise unable to afford orthodontic services. He gave to many charitable organizations. The family requests those wishing to give in his memory make donations to the Dane County Humane Society or the University of Wisconsin Arboretum.
The family would like to thank those close to Jim for their many years of friendship. The family would also like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the physicians, nurses and staff of Meriter Hospital for their wonderful care in his last days.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. at ST MARIA GORETTI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5313 Flad Ave., with Father Chad Droessler presiding. Private burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
- Cress Funeral Services

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1940 US Census, Midland, MI

Burial headstone, Mt Hope Cemetery, Lansing, MI

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Record of Marriage to Charles Schroeder, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, OH

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Death Record, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, OH
Death Record, State of Ohio

Burial headstone, Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, New Bavaria, Henry, OH

Burial headstone, Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, New Bavaria, Henry, OH

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Death Record, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, OH

Burial monument, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

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Baptismal Record, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, OH

Burial monument, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

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Marriage Record, Putnam County, OH

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1930 Census, Greensburg Twp, Putnam, OH
1940 Census, Greensburg Twp, Putnam, OH
Marriage Record, State of Ohio
Death Record, St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, OH

Burial Monument, St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Glandorf, OH

Documents:
1930 Census, Greensburg Twp, Putnam, OH
1940 Census, Greensburg Twp, Putnam, OH
Marriage Record, Putnam County, OH

Obituary:
Edmund Schroeder
GLANDORF - Edmund W. Schroeder, 82, of Glandorf, died Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 5: 10 p.m. at his residence. Mr. Schroeder was born January 15, 1922 in Glandorf to Clarence and Clara (Verhoff) Schroeder. They are deceased. On June 6, 1950 he married Dolores P. Burgei, who survives in Glandorf. Also surviving are 3 sons: Gerald (Betty) Schroeder, Virgil (Pat) Schroeder, and Norman (Kelly) Schroeder all of Glandorf, 6 daughters: Pat (Gary) Gerdeman, Phyllis (Brian) Imm, and Dorothy (Joe) Karl III all of Glandorf, Janet (Pat) McFarland of Ottawa, Karen (Virgil) Calvelage of Columbus Grove, and Margie (Larry) Coulon of Napoleon; 20 grandchildren, and a sister, Norma Erhart of Kalida. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rudy Schroeder, and a grandson, Dustin Ward. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf with Fr. Harold Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa. A service by the Ottawa Eagles will be 7;30 p.m. Monday and a parish rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday both at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice, Masses, or the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to: www.lovefuneralhome.com.
- The Courier- Findlay, August 30, 2004

Documents:
1930 Census, Greensburg Twp, Putnam, OH
1940 US Census, Greensburg Twp, Putnam, OH
Marriage Record, Putnam County, OH

Burial Monument, St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Glandorf, OH
Military Service Plaque, St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Glandorf, OH

Obituary:
RUDOLPH O. SCHROEDER
GLANDORF --- A funeral Mass for Rudolph O. Schroeder, 71, of Glandorf, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, the Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa. A VFW service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, followed by a Scripture service at p.m. The rosary will he said :ft 8 p.m., and the Glandorf Volunteer Fire Depart merit will hold a service at 8.30 p m also at the funeral home
Mr. Schroeder died at 11:07 p.m. Sunday. Sept.. 14, 1997 at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center, Ottawa, He was born Feb. 22. 1926 in Glandorf to Clarence and Clara Verholf Schroeder. He married Lucille Wehri on May 2, 1950, and she survives. Also surviving are six sons, Richard, Joseph. David, Steven and Roger, all of Glandorf; Allen of Kalida ; one daughter. Rose Ann Stone, New Riegel; 19 grandchil-dren, one brother. Edmund of Glandorf, and one .sister, Norma Erhart, Kalida One "grandchild -preceded-him in death Mr Schroeder was a farmer He was a world War 11 Army veter-an. He was a member of Ottawa Eagles, American Legion and VFW posts. In Glandorf, he was a mem-ber of ..St. John the _Baptist Catho-lic Church, its Men's. Society, the Lions Club, the Rod and Gun Club, and the Volunteer Fire Depart-ment: He was a former assistant fire chief.
- The Findlay Courier, September 16, 1997

Documents:
1940 US Census, Greensburg Twp, Putnam, OH
Death record, St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, OH

Burial monument, St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Glandorf, OH

Obituary:
LAWRENCE UNTERBRINK, GLANDORF
Lawrence J. Unterbrink, 72, of Route 4, Ottawa, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday in his residence.
A farner, Mr. Unterbrink was a former Greensburg Twp. employee. He was a member of St John's Catholic Church, its Holy Name Society and the Ottawa Eagles Lodge. Born Nov. 9, 1897 in Putam County, he was the son of William and Magdalena (Kracht) Unterbrink. He married Martha Schroeder in 1921 and she survives.
Other survivors include a son, James, Route 4, Ottawa, and doughters, Mrs. Norbert (AIicia) Heitmeyer, Ft. Jennings; and Mrs. Leo (Carol) Brinkman and Mrs. William (Esther) Recker, both of Glandort.
Also surviving are sisters Mrs. Sam (Marcella) Maag, Route 3, Ottawa, and Mrs. Alvin (Idella) Kleman, Ottawa. There are 22 grandchildren. Two brothers are deceased.
Services are at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. John's Church, the Rev. Raymond Seifert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The McCrate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

- Findlay Republican-Courier, April 13, 1970

Documents:
1940 Census, Ottawa, Putnam, OH
Marriage record, State of Ohio

Burial monument, Saint Anthony Cemetery, Columbus Grove, OH

Burial monument, Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, OH

Documents:
Birth Record, Putnam County, Ohio
Record or marriage to Cordelia Fruchey, Putnam County, Ohio
Record or marriage to Frances Lanwehr, Putnam County, Ohio

Burial headstone, Sts Peter and Paul Cemetery, Ottawa, OH