Robert M. Gitter, 49

| July 12, 2011 10:00 PM

Robert M. Gitter, 49, of Coeur d'Alene and formerly of Pine River, Wis., died June 20, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene. He was born March 24, 1962, in Berlin, Wis., the son of James and Myrtle (Stumpner) Gitter.

Robert is survived by his mother, Myrtle Gitter of Pine River; brother Tim (Kelly) Gitter of Green Bay, Wis.; sister Mary (Ken) Teske of Fort Myers, Fla.; and nieces Hannah and Jenna Gitter of Green Bay. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Gitter.

Robert was a graduate of Wild Rose High School in Wisconsin. He was a gifted craftsman and owned his own log furniture business in Coeur d'Alene. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a NASCAR fan, and he loved spending time with his dog, Dusty.

A memorial wake will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2011, at 5114 E. Horsehaven Ave., Post Falls. Attendees are welcome to bring a potluck dish, beverage of choice and seating. Call (208) 640-9463 for additional details.