William F. Bittner, Jr.

William Frederick Bittner, Jr., husband of June Hager Bittner, died peacefully on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, of natural causes.

He was the son of William Bittner Sr. and Clara Bittner of Baltimore, MD, now deceased. He was an only child.

William Bittner graduated from Baltimore City College in 1952 and enlisted in the US Navy, where he served his active duty along with 32 years in the Naval Reserves.

After finding himself laid off as a machinist from the Continental Can Company in Baltimore, he transitioned to a sales position with Metropolitan Life Insurance. Soon after, he started his career in residential real estate in Howard County MD, a career which spanned over 40 years in the industry. He served the State of Maryland as a Real Estate Commissioner, in addition to serving on countless community boards and nonprofit committees. He was a long-time parishioner at St. Johns Roman Catholic Church in Columbia, MD, where he a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was the embodiment of strength, positivity, and perseverance. He faced life with a can-do attitude and an unshakable belief that hard work, kindness, and integrity could carry you through anything. No matter the circumstances, he found reasons to smile, to push forward, and to lift those around him. His optimism was contagious, and his work ethic inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

He is survived by a daughter, CJ, sons David (Ilana) and Christopher (Sarah), as well as grandchildren Stephanie Slater, Joshua Bittner, Scott Bittner, Jack Bittner, and great granddaughter Keira Bittner.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

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