1931
2012
Master Gunnery Sergeant Delroy H. Bittner, USMC (Ret'd) passed away on February 27th, 2012 in Seguin, Texas at the age of 80 years. Delroy was born on August 13, 1931 in Guadalupe County, Texas to Carl August Bittner and Lillie Harborth Bittner. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, David Lohse; and sisters Viola England, Lillian Bittner, and Elvera Hooten. Delroy is survived by his daughters Kathy Gannaway (Rick) and Lena Rose Bittner; sons Carl Bittner (Chavela) and Cesareo Guadarrama III (Mary Ann); brother-in-law Marvin England; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He will be missed by many loving nieces, nephews and numerous other family members and friends.
Delroy proudly served 31 years in the United States Marine Corps. He was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam, serving as an Infantry Unit Leader. During his military service he received numerous honors including the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, U.S. Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, February 29th at Goetz Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 1st at 11 am at Eden Cemetery, Seguin, Texas. (From Seguin at Court Street and Hwy 123 take 90A east for 4.3 miles. Turn right on Eden Road, cemetery is 0.4 miles on the left.)
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be given to the Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N. Hwy 123, Geronimo, TX 78155; Alzheimer's Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur Dr., #200, San Antonio, TX 78229; or Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155.
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March 2, 2012
Frank MolinaFra
Ooorah! Master Guns!
Semper Fi till we die and then some.
Frank Molina
GuSgy, USMC, Retired
March 2, 2012
Anita Richards
What a wonderful 80 years to remember. My heart goes out to each of you for your loss. May you know that others are thinking of you at this time. God bless each of you. Your Dad, grandfather, brother in law, friend was a Hero too, what a double honor!
February 29, 2012
Sharon Bittner
Very to sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man.
February 29, 2012
Herman Glenewinkel
Our family was sorry to hear that Delroy has passed away. Please accept our sympathy.
Herman & Barbara Glenewinkel & family
February 29, 2012
Belinda Mendoza
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 29, 2012
Our prayers are with all who loved him. Pete Santos
February 28, 2012
yolanda tijerina
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 28, 2012
Delroy was always friendly when we would see him inside the VFW or outside at a store. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. Charlene (Sherry) Moltz, Janine Moltz and Rosa Lee and Lyle Knutson.
February 28, 2012
Connie Dreibrodt-Owen
Your dad was always smiling and never went without saying hello. He was well respected at the VFW in Geronimo and within my family. Our Deepest Sympathy! The Roy Dreibrodt Family
February 27, 2012
Scott & Robin Evans
We are saddened by your loss, but comforted to know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus and free from pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
February 27, 2012
Van & Jodie Hooten
Thinking of you at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
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