Frederick “Fritz” N. Bitter, age 72, of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16,
2019, at home with his shadow, Gracie, by his side.
He was born in Sheboygan on March 19, 1947, to the late Milton and LaVerne (Hasche) Bitter. He
attended local schools and graduated from Howards Grove High School in 1965. Fritz proudly served his
country in the United States Army from 1966 until 1968 in Germany. He was a past member of the
Cleveland Snowhawks, Kettle Moraine Corvette Club, and 4-H Herman Cheerios. Fritz was also a
member of St. Mark’s UCC in Cleveland. He was a John Deere Mechanic at the Cleveland Co-Op until
1994. He held various jobs until his retirement. On September 21, 2002, Fritz married the love of his life
Kay Oehldrich at St. Mark’s UCC.
Fritz was a collector of decanters. He loved going to car shows such as Iola Car Show and Jefferson Swap
Meet. His one true love was his 1957 Corvette which was just restored and brought home in
September. Fritz was an amazing baker who shared his sugary treats with all his friends and family. He
will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kay; his shadow Gracie; siblings, Dennis Bitter, Cindy Bitter, Jackie
Filipak; sister-in-law Barb Bitter; brother-in-law Earl (Nancy) Oehldrich. Aunts, nieces, nephews, great-
nieces, great-nephews, other family and many friends further survive.
Along with his parents, Fritz was preceded in death by his step-mother Wilma (Albrecht) Bitter; father
and mother-in-law Henry and Lorraine Schwinn and Robert Oehldrich; brother William Bitter and
brothers-in-law Michael Filipak and Dale Oehldrich.
A Funeral Service for Fritz will be held at 11 AM on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Zimmer Westview
Funeral & Cremation Care Center, W2132 Garton Rd., with Rev. Patrick Schultz officiating. The family
will greet visitors, at the funeral home, on Thursday, December 19th from 4 PM until 7 PM and then
again on Friday, December 20th from 10 AM until the time of service. Military honors will follow. Fritz
will be laid to rest in Siemers Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Fritz’s name.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit
www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
