GRATZ • Kenneth “Ronnie” Ronald Bittner Jr., age 70, of Gratz, Pa., passed away March 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Jacob Bittner,; parents, Ken and Shirley Bittner; and brother-in-law F. Gregg Welch. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Ronald Bittner III; brothers, Richard (Jane) Bittner, Randy (Karen) Bittner; a sister, Diana Welch; and four nieces. He was born Sept. 28, 1950, in Uniontown, Pa., and graduated from Uniontown High School class of 1968 and The Pennsylvania State University main campus in 1972. It is virtually impossible to articulate him, and his passion for life in a short paragraph. However, his loves were golf, his friends, and his family. The only thing he loved more than laughing was making others laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. His background included most recently being a valued resource to the Amish community for transportation needs. His career spanned years of effective marketing/sales for various organizations where his customers became friends as they interacted with him on a regular basis. He was an avid Penn State fan where he was the first President of Student Council at the Fayette Campus in Uniontown, Pa., and where he was a key member of their chess team organization. His unpredictable humor and unique perspective of life was far reaching with whomever he connected daily. His charitable personality was evident to many individuals and he never met a stranger as he was quick to engage those who were in need of company or conversation. Our family will miss his company, his zest for life, and his lighthearted outlook on living. His stories will always be remembered, but moreover, his contribution to us all is a reminder to embrace life to the fullest. A memorial service, a celebration of his wonderful life, will be held Saturday, June 26, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Gratz Community Center, 125 S Center St, Gratz PA 17030, with the Rev. Jeff Wagner officiating. Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home Ltd., Millersburg, a Minnich Funeral location, is handling the arrangements. To sign the online guest book, go to min nichfuneral.com Paid by funeral home
Kenneth Ronald Bittner Jr.
