Dean Edward Bitzel, 47, of LaFontaine, Indiana, died at 8:51 pm, Thursday, August 15, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 9, 1972 in Wabash County, Indiana to James “Sonny” and Sarina Marie (Tucker) Bitzel.
Dean was a 1990 graduate of Southwood High School. He received his Associates Degree from International Business College in Fort Wayne. He married Karen Mollett in Lincolnville, Indiana on September 11, 1993. Dean enjoyed the outdoors, grilling, fishing, deer hunting, mushroom hunting, and playing scrabble. He especially loved his family and the Lord.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Bitzel of LaFontaine, two daughters, Amanda Leigh Bitzel and Alyssa Marie Bitzel, both of LaFontaine, mother, Sarina Marie Bitzel, of Lincolnville, and brother, David James Bitzel of Warsaw, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Scott Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville. Friends may call 12:30 – 2:00 pm, Tuesday, at the funeral home.
The memorial guest book for Dean may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.