Barbola Funeral Chapel

Timothy A. & Robin L. Bitney

Tim and Robin Bitney passed away unexpectedly in July 2021. The ultimate love story having known each other since kindergarten, they fell in love their freshman year of high school, and married August 30, 1975. Later having two daughters who were the light of their lives and their pride and joy. Both Tim and Robin loved their daughters tremendously and in 2015 their hearts grew fuller with the birth of their first grandson and again in 2018 with their second grandson.

Tim worked at Oshkosh Corp for over 30 years before retiring in 2017. Robin worked as a Medical Assistant prior to working at Clay Lamberton Elementary School when she retired in 2016.

In retirement, both Tim and Robin enjoyed many family vacations with their daughters and grandsons. These trips were to their favorite places which included Walt Disney World in Florida, Isle of Palms, South Carolina, and a trip of a lifetime to Germany, where many wonderful memories were made.

Both Tim and Robin are survived by their two daughters, Shannon (Andy) Kohl and Ashley (Dan) Niemela; two grandsons, Weston and Mason Niemela; Robin's sisters, Candy Sticka, Holly (Jim) Fawley and Tracey (Randy) Merrill; a niece and nephews; as well as Tim's mother, Marion Bitney. They are preceded in death by Tim's father, Verlyn and brother, Bernard Bitney; Robin's mother, Diane Polakowski and her husband, Bob Polakowski; and their nephew, Ned Fasel.

Both Tim and Robin will be missed tremendously by their family. Together in life and now eternal life. You both are gone too soon but are forever in our hearts. We will always have great memories. We love you Mom (Bahma) and Dad (Papa).

Per Tim and Robin's wishes there will be no funeral or visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Barbola Funeral Chapel in Berlin. Anyone wishing to send a sympathy card to the family, please mail card to Barbola Funeral Chapel, c/o Tim & Robin Bitney, PO Box 201, Berlin, WI 54923.