Herman "Buddy" Bittinger

Herman “Buddy” Bittinger, 68, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away at home peacefully on the afternoon on July 30, 2020 surrounded by the love of his family. At this time per Buddy’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to Buddy’s family for a later designation. Condolences may be left at www.mitchellfh.com Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Buddy and his family. Herman Lorraine Bittinger was born July 11, 1952 to parents Herman and Thelma (Guthrie) Bittinger in Oakland, Maryland. He was one of  six children born to the family. Herman attended school in the area where he grew up until he enlisted in the United States Army. Herman served overseas in Germany where he completed his education and served his country for six years. During his time in the Army, he was united in marriage to his wife Pamela Smith on June 6, 1972 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The two moved back to the United States and made their home together in Colorado Springs. Herman and Pamela welcomed and raised three children together, Heather, Tiffany, and Chris. Herman worked for a number of years as a diesel technician and driver. In his free time, he enjoyed putting together model cars, racing cars and restoring older cars. He loved to go bowling, fishing and coaching his kids bowling and baseball teams. Left to remember and cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years Pamela; his children Heather (Chuck), Tiffany (Brian)  and Chris ; his grandchildren, Chandra “Peanut” (Nick) , Teá , Kamden, Jaide , Emily, Ethan , Joyce  and special grandchildren Noah and Charles; his siblings, Jeannie, Tina (Rich) and Cheryl “Robyn” ; special niece Shelbi as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Thelma; his, step- mother Louise; and his siblings, Mary, Donna and Patricia.