William A. Gittinger

William Alfred Gittinger, Bill died peacefully on October 24, 2012 in Stein Hospice in Sandusky, Ohio. He was born on December 07, 1931 in Toledo, OH. Bills most fulfilling enjoyment came from his landscaping passion. He spent uncounted hours being in the outdoors and working in the yard. Additionally, as a young man he enjoyed flying as a commercial airline pilot and ultimately working at the Cleveland Airport for the FAA as an air traffic controller. In his later years after moving back to his hometown of Port Clinton, he was employed by both Uniroyal and USCO. After retirement he enjoyed numerous trips and vacations around the country. He will certainly be remembered by those who loved him by his joyful attitude and smile. He embraced life in a special way, as the many friends he has left behind can attest to. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann Gittinger of Lakeside on October 11, 2008. Surviving him are his three children, Laurie Gittinger, of South Carolina; Theresa Uhinck and husband Matthew Uhinck, of Port Clinton, Ohio; and Scott Gittinger and special friend Thomas Williamson, of Beaumont, Texas. He had two grandchildren, Megan Uhinck of Lakeside and Eric Uhinck, of Huntsville, Alabama. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Kozlowski of Toledo and Beverly Saunders and husband Earl, of Michigan. Bills greatest new joy was his Great Grand Daughter, Kailynn Elizabeth. Visitation will be 5-8PM, Friday, October 26, 2012 in the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home Crematory, Port Clinton, OH. Funeral service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, October 27, 2012 in the funeral home. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Bill can be made to the Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department or Stein Hospice.