Wanda Jean Bitzer

Wanda was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who enjoyed life and made sure those around her were loved, well-fed, and entertained. She was at her best taking care of people in whatever way they needed. She enjoyed her family, cooking, traveling, playing cards, knitting, camping, skiing and socializing.

She was born on July 10, 1935 to Elliott and Martha Marie (Harbison) Ensor and lived in Clinton Falls with her parents and siblings: Barbara (Joe) Hess, Carolyn Bullerdick, Jerry (Sandy) Ensor, Larry (Sharon) Ensor, and Nancy (Phil) Butt. She graduated from Bainbridge High School. She married Noble Sutherlin on April 3, 1953 and they were married 37 years until Noble’s death. They had 5 daughters: Debra Hassler, Marcia (Rich) McHie, Diane (Pat) Drawbaugh, Janet (Art) Dwigans, and Pamela Sutherlin. Wanda was a great role model for her daughters. After Noble’s death, she married Wendell Bitzer November 28, 1992 and they were married 17 years until Wendell passed. She was blessed with 3 step-children: Lisa (Keith) Mondale, Lorrie (Dave) Zandi, and Kevin (Teresa) Bitzer and step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was blessed with 9 grandchildren: Wendy Stevenson, Bryan Hassler, Ryan McHie, Sarah McHie, Eric Drawbaugh, Dylan Drawbaugh, Annalise Small, Jasmine Dean, and Jacob Dwigans; in addition to several great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Wanda was a member of Fillmore United Methodist Church for over 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Noble and Wendell, daughters Debbie and Pam, brother Larry, and Grandson Ryan.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home. A private inurnment will follow at the Forest Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Wanda to the Dementia Society P.O. Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901 or the Fillmore Methodist Church 221 S. Main St. Fillmore, IN. 46128.

All My Burdens Are Behind Me. My New Life Has Begun.