Virginia Bittler

Virginia Bittler, 89, formerly of Newport, Oregon died on May 26, 2024 at Settler’s Park Senior Living Facility in Baker city, Oregon.

Virginia Lee was born on May 9, 1935 in Toledo, Oregon.  She was raised in Toledo and graduated from high school there.    She met and married Joe Bittler at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newport, Oregon They had 4 children – 2 boys and 2 girls.

Virginia worked for the Lincoln County School District as a secretary at the Toledo High School.  In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting, reading, quilting and spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, daughter Marci Bittler; son Gregg Bittler; grandson Dylan Thomas; brothers Don and Dick Persinger.

Virginia is survived by her daughter Janet Frink of Toledo, OR; son Bruce Bittler and wife Teresa of Baker City, OR; 6 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister Mary Persinger.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Virginia, the family suggests the Sacred Heart Catholic Church through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com