David Bitner

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).

References

1. "David I. "Dave" Bitner". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
2. "David I. Bitner, 62". Archived from the original on 2012-04-01. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
3. Florida GOP Chairman David Bitner Dies^[permanent dead link‍]

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 2011	Succeeded by Lenny Curry