Gary W. Hittner

Gary W. Hittner, age 73, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  He was born on March 22, 1948 in Pittsfield, IL to John and Margaret Newman Hittner.  He married Angela Williams on November 24, 1990 in Pittsfield, and she survives.

Gary graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1966 then went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corps serving for 3 years from 1967 until 1970.  After his honorable discharge from the USMC, he went on to join the Painters Union painting bridges and working with his father.  He later joined the International Union of Boilermakers working for over 30 years and retiring at age 56.  Gary was a member of the Pittsfield Moose Lodge #420, American Legion Post #152, and a past member of the Old Orchard County Club.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf.  He loved frying fish all year long and having get togethers.  Every morning he had his coffee then made a trip into town to make his rounds and catch up.  He also really liked being home and taking care of his yard.  After meeting his wife, Gary became an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed watching the games.  He was a very trusting and good friend and was protective over those he loved.

He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Angela Hittner; sister, Joanna (Fred) Engelmann of Baylis, IL; mother-in-law, Nancy Dwinnells of Pittsfield, IL; sister-in-law, Marcia McGuire of Maysville, MO; and nieces and nephews, Brett Yokem, Brenda Jones, Debbie Timbrook, Dick Guthrie, Joely Rightnowar, Chevi Koeller, Lori Schile, Kent Harter, Jody Brite, Clint Hittner, Camilla Teel, Lisa Wade, Julie Scandalis, Cindy Reveal, Sara Tompkins, Andy Tompkins, Tyler Fort, Arica Fort, and Nathan McGuire.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Hittner; sisters, Linda Yokem and Judy Harter; brothers, John Hittner, Jr., Darrel Hittner, and John Charles Hittner in infancy; and a nephew, Kevin Hittner.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First Christian Church in Pittsfield.  Interment will follow at Pittsfield West Cemetery with military rites accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and the United States Marine Corps Funeral Honor Guard.  Visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the church.  Due to the increase Covid cases, masks are requested to be worn and social distancing guidelines observed. Memorials are suggested to be made to the American Legion Post #152 Honor Guard or the Pike County Animal Shelter.  Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com.  Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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