David Bitner
David I. "Dave" Bitner (December 11, 1948 – September 8, 2011) was an American Republican politician from Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives. He was first elected to the Florida House in 1992.
Early years
Bitner was born in Hagerstown, Maryland.[1]
Education
Bitner graduated from the North Hagerstown High School.[2] Bitner was chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives.[3]
Personal information
Bitner and his family currently reside in Port Charlotte. Along with being a politician, Bitner was also a small business owner.[1]
Family
Bitner had one daughter named Jennifer Virginia.[1]
Religion
Bitner was a Baptist.[1]
Recreational Interest
In his free time, he enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, and baseball-card collecting.[1]
Death
Bitner died September 8, 2011 after a months-long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease).
Notes
- "David I. "Dave" Bitner". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
- David I. Bitner, 62
- Florida GOP Chairman David Bitner Dies
| Florida House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David L. "Dave" Thomas |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 71st district 1992–2000 |
Succeeded by Jerald S. Paul |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by John Thrasher |
Republican Party of Florida State Chairman
David Bitner |
Succeeded by Lenny Curry |