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Many, many Coonhunters knew Dean. He took care of our breeding services for years. Not a nicer guy on the planet. He sure will be missed by many!

Dean Edward Bitzel
June 9, 1972 - August 15, 2019



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 http://www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Dean was always good to me. Sad news for sure.

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Hated to hear this, Dean also always treated me good. Prayers up for Dean's wife and family.

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Prayers for Dean’s family

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prayers to the Bitzel family... sorry for your loss

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So sorry to hear this. Too darn young. Prayers to the family.

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Dean was a great man, a man of his word and always tried to see the best in everyone. Prayers up for Deans family, He will be missed.

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Knew Dean for years. Great Man. Good Christian man. Best in his field will be sorely missed! RIP Dean.

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I never met him but he did me a huge favor one time and it was hugely appreciated. He always made time to answer my questions. I had plans to take a female to him this fall.
It was no trouble for me to tell what a great guy he was over the phone. I am pleased to hear he was a Christian. It's easy to get caught up in these dogs. Something like this really puts the important things in perspective. I will be praying for his family.

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Prayers for the Bitzel family sorry for your loss

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Dean Bitzel set the bar at the highest level. He will be greatly missed by all. May God comfort his family and keep them safe. Ken Risley

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Coonhunting world just lost a great man. RIP Dean. Prayers to your family.

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So sorry to hear about this. Dean, and his wife, Karen, are among the best people that I have met. Although many of us knew him on a professional basis, I can truly say that he was a man of strong character and heart. Ditto for Karen.

I wish the very best for Karen and the kids right now, and into the future.

Dean, you will be missed!

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A gentle spirit. Prayers for the family.

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Condolences and prayers to His wife, children and family

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Was so sorry to hear this. Dean was a good man.

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I hate to hear this. Always was very nice to me and went out of his way to help people.
RIP Dean

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Way to young , had he been sick or did he have a accident? Rip Dean

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So Sorry To Here This. You Couldn't Meet Nicer People Then Dean And Karen Bitzel. Prayer's To The Bitzel Family

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Dean was always great to deal with. I'm glad I had to opportunity to know him while he was here on earth.

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Dean was great at what he did. He was always kind and polite every time I was at his place. I don't know if anyone will continue to AI these females like he did without doing it surgically. He went way too young. Prayers for the family.

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What a sweetheart of a guy, a real gentleman. Prayers from the Zepp's to his family.

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