Charles L Bittner

Rotterdam - CHARLES L. BITTNER, 86, a son of the late Leo and Rose Bittner, widower to Emma Bittner, left us on May 29th, 2020 to join his one and only true love in a long-awaited dance. He attended Draper High School and lettered in 3 sports. After High School he joined the Army and served 2 years. He was a former employee of General Electric turbine plant in Schenectady. His love for his family was his greatest achievement in life by putting them before all others. He was a man of integrity, old fashion beliefs and ideals and had a surprisingly wicked sense of humor. Lifetime member of the United States Bowling Congress where he bowled in several leagues and tournaments. He even bowled a perfect 300 game on March 25th 1999. Mom & Dad also bowled together and won a scotch doubles game in 1988. He is survived by his sister Rose Brown his 3 sons and 5 daughters along with 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on June 1, 2020 where he was laid to rest alongside his beloved wife on their 63rdWedding Anniversary. A message from daughter, Anna: It saddens me today to say goodbye to my Daddy, my rock. May 29th, 2020. He was one of a kind. I will miss you dearly Daddy. My parents would of celebrated 63 years of marriage this June 1st. Mom left this world 11 1/2 years ago. Dad has been waiting to be with her. Now they are reunited in heaven. They can celebrate their wedding anniversary together. My parents met when Mom was 6 years and Dad was 10 years. She moved in 4 houses down from Dad. It was love at first sight for Dad. They were married 51yrs before Mom passed. It is a sad time but also a happy one to know that they are finally together again dancing in heaven. I am blessed that God reunited my parents today on June 1st, 2020 on their 63rd wedding anniversary.