Mr Jerry Ralph Kitterman

Jerry Ralph Kitterman, 72, passed away on June 23, 2011 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, AR. He was born August 15, 1938 in Grainola, OK to Ralph Albert and Bertha Alberta (Johnson) Kitterman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother in laws Thomas Fletcher, Aaron, Ross, & Robert LeRoy Schopp and his sister in law, Linda Kitterman.

Jerry was a 1956 graduate of Rogers High School. He served for four years in the US Navy aboard the submarine USS Becuna. After returning home from the Navy he moved to West Fork, AR. He was an employee of Standard Register Co. in Fayetteville for 43 years until his retirement in 2002. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith.

While living in West Fork, he was an active member of the volunteer fire department. During his time there he also served for a period as City Clerk and worked with the Boy Scouts. He moved to Lowell in 1988.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Schopp Kitterman of the home. Two sons, Allen and wife Rachel of Mt. Vernon, IN and Joe of Lowell, AR. Four grandsons, Joshua and wife Courtney of Fayetteville, Nicholas and wife Leanne of Centerton, Garrett and Grady of Mt. Vernon, IN. One great granddaughter Abby, two step grandchildren Noora Parker and Dante’ Rodriguez and one great grandson on the way Conner Kitterman.

He is also survived by two brothers Ben Kitterman of Rogers, AR and Bob Kitterman of Pea Ridge. Two sisters, Ruth Fletcher of Overland Park, KS and Bonnie and husband Jim Scott of Bella Vista. He is survived by brother and sister in laws Jake and Virginia Stokes of Rogers, Frances Schopp of Rogers, and Catherine Little of Anthony, KS. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday from 5pm – 7pm at Callison-Lough Funeral home in Rogers. The funeral will be Tuesday at 10 am at Callison – Lough, with the Revs. Steven Johnson and Randy Burris officiating. Interment will follow at Tuck’s Chapel Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762.

Arrangements are under the direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home.