Gloria Mae Ittner

May 22, 1930 - May 15, 2019

Gloria Mae Ittner RACINE - Gloria Mae (nee: Bartsch) Ittner, 88, passed away at St. Monica's Senior Living, into the arms of our heavenly Father on the morning of Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Gloria was born in Wild Rose, WI on May 22, 1930 to Gustave and Leona (nee: Strey) Bartsch. After graduating from Park High School, she married Frank G. Ittner. Gloria continued her education and attained her license as a hairdresser. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since she was 12 years old, being confirmed, and she and Frank were married there in 1947. Gloria was active at Trinity throughout the years, especially with Ladies Aid, and The Thrift Shop. Gloria was a whiz at crossword puzzles, Scrabble, and also loved to play cards. She and Frank were big square dancers “back in the day”. Gloria moved to St. Monica's a few years ago, and was quite active in a lot of activities that are offered there; being on the Resident Board, card playing, many dances, etc... Surviving are her children, Tom (Patti) Ittner, Pam (Bill) Burke, and Rick (Paula) Ittner; grandchildren, Andy (Theresa) Ittner, and Heather (Jeff) Imsdahl; great grandchildren, Kate, Elsie, and A.J. Ittner, and sister, Ferne Birdsall. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Ittner, parents; siblings, Vera (Don) Davis, Eunice (Louis) Stadler, Charles (Helen) Bartsch, Bill Birdsall; mother and father-in-law, Harry G. and Elizabeth Ittner; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernice (Harold) Block, Harry (Maxine) Ittner, and John (Dee) Ittner. Funeral services for Gloria will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2035 Geneva St. Racine, WI 53402, on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place at Sturino Funeral Home on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and again at church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Gloria will be laid to rest next to her husband at West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Gloria's family suggests memorials to the Ladies Aid at Trinity Lutheran Church The family wishes to thank St. Monica's staff, Hospice Alliance, and all who cared for Gloria.