Josephine “Josie” Bittner

Josephine Bittner, 84, Minot, ND, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck.

Josephine Ann Metzger was born March 22, 1938, the daughter of Severius and Dorothy (Perius) Metzger, on the family farm located in Cavalier County, ND. She was raised on the family farm and educated in Langdon, ND. She graduated from Langdon High School in 1956.

Following her high school graduation, she worked as a receptionist for Dr. Peterkin in Langdon.

Josie married Kenneth T. Bittner November 3, 1960, in Langdon, ND. They made their home in Clyde, ND, where she was a house wife and mother. They lived on the farm for 21 years, Josie helped move farm equipment, haul grain and make meals for the guys in the field. While living in Clyde, they were members of St. Mary’s Church in Munich and served on the altar society. In 1985, they started to go to Arizona and had 31 beautiful years there with friends and family. In 1998, they moved to Minot, where they became members of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and worked in The Pantry at the church for 20 years. In March of 2022, Ken and Josie moved to the Meadows in Garrison, ND.

She enjoyed gardening and helping take care of the mowing on the farm. She was part of a hobby club in Clyde. They would get together and do crafty things. She was a fabulous cook and she also loved to bake. Josie was known for her doughnuts and her daughter Lois can you tell that they are best after midnight right out of the deep freeze! She also made the best potato salad in the world!

Her loving family includes: Husband of 61 years, Ken, Garrison; daughter and son-in-law, Lois (Carey) Mautz, Garrison, ND; grandchildren, Kendal Mautz and his partner, Melanie Tischleder; sister, Marilyn (Art) Gapp, Walhalla, ND; sister-in-law, Delores Bittner, AZ; brother-in-law, Leo (Lil) Bittner, Devils Lake, ND; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Josie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Syl, Emric, Nester, Roy, Ray, Maurice, and Arnold; sisters, Geraldine, and Sister Petronella Metzger.

Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

The service will be livestreamed for the public to view and can be accessed by going to the Thompson-Larson Funeral home website: www.thompsonlarson.com

Those wishing to sign the online register and share memories may access the online obituaries section at (www.thompsonlarson.com).