William Bitz
Photo taken Oct 1995
Bill was born (Private). Occupation: Barber/Retired. Eldest child of Rochus (Roy) Bitz and Barbara Schwartzenberger. He married Mona Harmon on April 01, 1952 at Spokane, WA. Mona was born July 22, 1933 at Grangeville, North Dakota. She died June 06, 1971 at Spokane, WA. Bill and Mona divorced about 1958. Bill married Leona House on (Private). Leona was born (Private). Bill and Lee divorced.
Bill operated a barber shop in Millwood, WA. from 1950 to 1960. He moved to Renton, WA. and started another barber shop in Juanita, WA., which he operated with his step-daughter Brenda Gordon, until he recently retired. In Jan. 1997 he was trimming trees in the yard when he fell, breaking his back, wrist, and legs, and lost one of his legs. He continues to heal and is walking pretty well. His daughter Cynthia says he has a kind and sweet character and he is fun to be with. He enjoys yard work, and watching television.
Bill Bitz and Mona Harmon had 2 children:
Cynthia Anne Bitz and Timothy Cunningham
Photo of Brianna, Timothy, and Cynthia, taken 1995
Cynthia was born (Private). Occupation: Counseling Psychology. Eldest child of William Bitz and Mona Harmon She married Brian E. Lindaman on (Private). Brian was born (Private) They divorced on (Private). Cynthia married Timothy Cunningham on (Private). Timothy was born (Private).
Cynthia returned to school at age 30 and earned a master's degree in counseling psychology. She married Timothy in (Private), and again in Spokane with a ceremony to unite the family & Brianna, in (Private). Cynthia has a private practice in Body Centered Psychology. Timothy is an inventor/educator. Brianna weighed one and one half pounds at birth, but is now healthy, beautiful, loving, and intelligent. The family bought an old house (built in 1926) and are in the process of restoring it to its original beauty and splendor. They have achieved remarkable results to this point (1997) and soon will live in THE home to envy.
Cynthia Bitz and Brian Lindaman had 1 child:
Brianna Raechelle Lindaman
Photo taken 1999
Brianna was born (Private). Eldest child of Brian E. Lindaman and Cynthia Anne Bitz.
Brianna was a premee, born 3 months early at 1 1\2 pounds. She had much to overcome, but is now a healthy, beautiful lady, with intelligence. Brianna will earn her drivers license this year (1997). She wants to attend college and become a therapist.
William Joseph Bitz and Suzanne Stewart
Photo taken 1996
William was born (Private). Occupation: Real Estate loan Mgr.
2nd child of William Bitz and Mona Harmon. He married Suzanne Stewart on (Private). Suzanne was born (Private). Bill and Suzanne divorced. Bill married Sharon ____________ on ___________, at __________________.
Bill worked for Pacific First Federal Bank, where Bill was a real estate loan representative, He enjoys snow and water skiing, boating, and racquetball.
Bill Joseph Bitz and Suzanne Stewart had 2 children:
Natalie Anne Bitz
Photo taken 1988
Natalie was born (Private). Eldest child of William Joseph Bitz and Suzanne Stewart.
Jordan William Bitz
Photo taken 1987
Jordan was born (Private). 2nd child of William Joseph Bitz and Suzanne Stewart.
Joseph Martin Bitz
Photo taken Oct 1995
Joe was born September 07, 1927 in Dawson, North Dakota, and died July 22, 2001. Occupation: Truck Stop Owner. 2nd child of Rochus (Roy) Bitz and Barbara Schwartzenberger. Joe married Alice P Olds on _________, at ___________. Alice was born on ____________, at Kirkland, WA.
Joe owned and operated a truck stop/restaurant, TONAPAH JOE'S, in Tonapah, Arizona.
Joe Bitz and Juanita Pearl Treffrey had 1 child:
Ronald Martin Bitz and Barbara Wodelman
Photo of Ron, Barbara and family taken Mar 1997
Ron was born (Private). Occupation: Shop Foreman.
Only child of Joseph Martin Bitz and Juanita Pearl Treffrey. Ron married Louise (Jo) Roselle Hansen on (Private). Jo was born (Private). Ron and Jo divorced in the Fall of (Private). WA. Ron married Barbara Joy Wodelman on (Private). Barbara was born (Private). Barbara had two children from a previous marriage; Jeffrey Paul Stannard, born (Private). and Cheyenne Lee Stannard, born (Private).
Ron spent 4 years in the US Marines and had a 22 month tour-of-duty in Vietnam. He was a national record holder for Drag Racing, for 2 years. Barbara raised and trained quarter horses for show. The whole family shares in this major hobby. Ron likes to work on diesel engines and pickup trucks. He and Barbara enjoy boating, camping, western dancing, and their grandson Austin Martin.
Ron Bitz and Jo Hansen had 1 child:
Eric Martin Bitz
Photo taken 1996
Eric was born (Private). Only child of Ronald Martin Bitz and Louise (Jo) Roselle Hansen.
Eric's long range goals are to become a professional race-car mechanic and driver. He relaxes by reading, and listening to Country and Western Music.
Yvonne Bergetta Bitz and Ernie Louis Rouse
Photo of Yvonne and Ernie taken Sep 1996
Yvonne was born October 30, 1934 at Bismarck, North Dakota. She died on February 18, 1997 at Las Vegas, NV. Occupation: Cash Register Business/Ret.
3rd child of Rochus (Roy) Bitz and Barbara Schwartzenberger. She married Earl Bensel on June 05, 1950, at Richland, WA. Earl was born May 06, 1930 at Richland, WA. Yvonne and Earl divorced at Spokane, WA. She married Ernie Louis Rouse on (Private). Ernie was born (Private). Ernie adopted Larry Allen Bensel and Susan Kathleen Bensel.
Yvonne and Ernie retired in 1984, after selling their business, SPOKANE CASH REGISTER, in Spokane, WA. to their daughter Susan. They also owned an automated register system in Seattle, WA. Yvonne enjoyed playing cards, gambling, and watching television sports. Ernie is a pilot and enjoys flying, jogging, and television sports. After they retired they sold their home in Spokane and bought a large motor-home, and spent most of their time in the Las Vegas, NV. area.
Yvonne Bitz and Earl Bensel had 3 children:
Yvonne Bitz and Ernie Rouse had 1 child:
Larry Allen Bensel Rouse and Linda __________
No photo available.
Larry was born September 22, 1950 at Pendelton, OR. He died on April 07, 1985 at Westpoint, CA.
Eldest child of Earl Bensel and Yvonne Bergetta Bitz. He married Linda ___________ on July 12, 1970 at Westpoint, CA. They divorced unknown date and place. Larry married Cecilia ____________ about 1975 at Handford, CA.
Larry Rouse and Linda ________ had 1 child:
Larry Rouse and Cecilia ________ had 1 child:
Elisha Dawn Rouse
No photo available.
Elisha was born (Private).
Only child of Larry Allen Rouse (Bensel) and Linda __________.
Leslie Erin Rouse
No photo available.
Leslie was. She was born (Private).
Only child of Larry Allen Rouse (Bensel) and Cecilia __________.
Shirley Bensel
No photo available.
Shirley was born December 13, 1952 at Spokane, WA. She died February 15, 1953 at Spokane, WA.
2nd child of Earl Bensel and Yvonne Bergetta Bitz. Shirley died as an infant.
Susan Kathleen Bensel Rouse
Photo taken Apr 1995
Susan was born (Private). Occupation: Cash Register Business (Ret).
3rd child of Earl Bensel and Yvonne Bergetta Bitz,.
Susan owned and operated SPOKANE CASH REGISTER in Spokane, WA. until her retirement. She relaxes by playing softball, soccer, basketball, and playing her guitar. Susan was adopted by Ernie Rouse.
Susan Rouse and Larry Howagner had one child:
Jessica Kathleen Rouse
Photo taken Mar 1997
Jessica was born (Private).
Only child of Larry Howagner and Susan Kathleen Rouse (Bensel).
Sheila Marie Rouse
No photo available.
Rouse, Sheila Marie born (Private). Occupation: 2nd grade Teacher
Only natural child of Ernie Rouse and Yvonne Bergetta Bitz.
Sheila graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. She teaches 2nd grade in Pahrump, NV. Her major hobbies are photography, snow skiing, and arts & crafts.
Mary Helene Bitz and James Andrew Rosenthal
Photo of Helene and Jim taken 1996
Bitz, Mary Helene born (Private). Occupation: Bank Supervisor (Ret)
4th child of Rochus (Roy) Bitz and Barbara Schwartzenberger. Helene married Arthur Louis Howell on December 01, 1963 at Belton, TX. Art was born October 31, 1937 at Seattle, WA. They divorced on October 28, 1981 at Spokane, WA. Art died unknown date in Spokane, WA. Helene married James Andrew Rosenthal on (Private). Jim was born (Private). Jim was the 4th child of William Newton Rosenthal and Flossie Beatrice Johnson.
Helene worked as supervisor in account analysis for Old National Bank, in Spokane, WA. for 25 years, until her retirement in June 1994. Their favorite pastimes are bass fishing, traveling, and RV'ing. Jim retired in 1992, but remains a consultant for Millwork. Jim has 3 children from a previous marriage; Kathleen A. Rangel born (Private), Tina L. Holloway born (Private) and James W. Rosenthal, born (Private).
Helene Bitz and Art Howell had 2 children:
Rona Lynn Howell and Dale Zinkgraf
Photo taken 1984
Howell, Rona Lynn born (Private). Occupation: Millworker
1st child of Arthur Louis Howell and Mary Helene Bitz. She married Dale Zinkgraf on (Private). Dale was born (Private). They divorced (Private).
Rona worked for Dellen Wood Products in Spokane since 1986 to the present (1999). In September 1997 she attended Spokane Community College and obtained a manicurist certificate, with honors.
Rona Howell and Dale Zinkgraf had 2 children:
Jacob Tyler Zinkgraf
Photo taken 1999
Zinkgraf, Jacob Tyler born (Private).
1st child of Dale Zinkgraf and Rona Lynn Howell.
Joshua Michael Zinkgraf
Photo taken 1999
Zinkgraf, Joshua Michael born (Private).
2nd child of Dale Zinkgraf and Rona Lynn Howell.
Jason Steven Howell
Photo taken 1988
Howell, Jason Steven born (Private).
2nd child of Arthur Louis Howell and Mary Helene Bitz.
Jason is very artistic and his ambition is to design and draw a medieval cartoon character, for the comics.