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“My mom, Dorothy Cryer, is a resident where Wib was. I met him last Feb when she moved in. She had worked for Alcoa in Chicago back in the 1940's and...Read More »
1 of 6 | Posted by: Cathy Gardner - McCordsville, IN

“This is a condolence message for Betty Bitler, who I believe was my 5th grade teacher at JK Lilly School 53 in 1965. Miss Bitler remains my favorite ...Read More »
2 of 6 | Posted by: Becky Wright Noot - Indianapolis, IN

“mr and mrs bitler were our neighbors long ago when we first moved to delphi. we will remember them always as very kind and sweet people. amanda loved...Read More »
3 of 6 | Posted by: wilbur &rose smith, amanda smith scotten - IN

“Dear Bev and Jeanie I receive notices of people that attended Delphi that pass I got the one today about your Dad I had lost contact with him after...Read More »
4 of 6 | Posted by: Nancy Ashba Saulmon - Lebanon, IN

“I worked with Wib for many years at alcoa. Iwill miss him. Bob Lewellyn ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: robert lewellyn - lafayette, IN

“Dear Bitler Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More »
6 of 6 | Posted by: Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers - IN


Wilber T. Bitler, 100, Indianapolis, passed away January 1, 2012. He was born December 25, 1911 in Delphi, IN, the son of Clifford and Pearl (Robertson) Bitler. Wilber retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company of America, where he was a liaison engineer. Soon after retirement from Alcoa, Wilber moved to Indianapolis. He is a former member of Delphi Presbyterian Church in Delphi, IN, and Faith Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis. Wilber was a very loving, kind, and dear husband and father. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Flora (Wray) Bitler. He spent his last year at Westminster Village North. Wilber is survived by his daughters, Betty Jean Bitler and Beverly Bitler McCallum (Dr. Donald C. McCallum); his granddaughter, Catherine McCallum Moores (Merrill); his great-grandchildren, William Thomas Moores, Madeline Rose Moores, Marilyn Elizabeth Moores, and Kaitlyn Marie McCallum Ernst; and his cousin, Bob Bitler. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7 at 11 AM at Flanner and Buchanan- Broad Ripple, 1305 E. Broad Ripple Avenue, with Rev. Dan Sutherin officiating, with calling from 10 AM until service time. A graveside committal service will be held on Saturday at 2 PM at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Flora, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Humane Society of Indianapolis, 7929 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268

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