Audrey R. Bitner

Audrey R. Bitner, 90, of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her home following a long illness.

A private family service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel followed by a public visitation from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., also at the chapel. The service will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/qujhCZHuNTk. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, only 15 persons will be allowed in the funeral home at a time and masks are required. Private interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery at a late date. Online condolences can be expressed www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Audrey was born March 22, 1930 in De Smet, South Dakota to Vern and Regina (Buzeyn) Johnson. She grew up and attended school in De Smet. On July 7, 1948, Audrey married Carl E. Bitner in De Smet. To this union, 3 daughters were born. Carl preceded Audrey in death on January 7, 1997. Audrey worked in various retail businesses such as Fabric Center, Magic Fabric, and Boulevard Food.

Audrey was a member of First United Methodist Church. She had assisted with preparing bulletins at the church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory are her daughters, Carolyn Bitner of Sioux City, Susan (Jud) Van Dusen of Sioux Falls, SD, Mary (Mike) Watland of Spencer, IA; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister and brother-in-law Wanda and Leo Sevesind, and brother Raymond Johnson.