Robert D Pittenger

Robert “Bob” D. Pittenger died peacefully at his home in Huntingdon, PA on

Thursday, October 17th, 2024. Robert was born on January 22, 1935, to Joseph C.

and Opal (Hummer) Pittenger in Atascadero, CA. He was the youngest of five

children. After graduation from Atascadero High School, he entered the United

States Air Force where he became an aircraft mechanic and served during the

Korean War. He received an honorable discharge from the military in 1957. Upon

his return to Atascadero, Bob started his career at the Atascadero State Hospital,

where he retired as a Program Director after 35 years.

He is preceded in death by his wives Mary Ann (Martin) Taylor, Ann Patricia

(Constantine) Pittenger, his parents, siblings, and his grandson, Michael Brian

Shepherd.

Bob is survived by his California family Robert D Pittenger, Jr, (DJ) and Tina R.

Shepherd, both of Atascadero, and grandchildren Michael Kusko, Matthew

Pittenger, Warren Pittenger (Carleen), Nicole Garcia (Joseph), seven greatgrandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. In 2004, Bob expanded the

family to include his Pennsylvania family. He is survived by his wife Connie

Kough Pittenger of Huntingdon, PA, stepdaughters Betsy R. Quigley (Thomas) of

Penns Valley, PA and Susan R. Hartman (David, Sr) of Hesston, PA, and

grandchildren Liam S Quigley, Finnegan K Quigley and Emily P Hartman.

Whether in California or Pennsylvania Bob will be remembered for his colorful

stories and sharing his love of backpacking, fly fishing, and many travels to South

America. He enjoyed collecting antiques, glass, vintage hardware, stained glass,

and jukeboxes. He also had a true appreciation of classic cars. He loved to have a

purpose, a goal, and a task to accomplish. He leaves behind many 3x5 cards and a

life well lived. A favorite past time of Bob’s was to take a Sunday drive through

the backroads of the California Central Coast and soak up the sun in Cayucos or

Cambria. He could often be found on the sunny deck of Las Cambritas enjoying a

Cubra Libre, music, and an ear of Grilled Mexican Corn.

A graveside service is being held at Pine Mountain Cemetery, Atascadero, CA on

November 12, 2024 at 11:00am. A celebration of life will be scheduled after the

first of the year to coincide with what would have been his 90th birthday.

Bob always said he was blessed with love, friends, and family. In lieu of flowers,

the family is requesting that donations be made to the Atascadero Historical

Society, Atascadero Police Association, or the Atascadero Printery Foundation.