David Bitner
American politician (1948–2011)
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David Bitner (December 11, 1948 – September 8, 2011) was a Republican politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000 and as chairman of the Republican Party of Florida in 2011.
David Bitner | |
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| Chairman of the Republican Party of Florida | |
| In office January 15, 2011 – September 8, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | John Thrasher |
| Succeeded by | Lenny Curry |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 71st district | |
| In office November 3, 1992 – November 7, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | David Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Jerald Paul |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1948 |
| Died | September 8, 2011 (aged 62) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Wendy |
| Occupation | Newspaper editor, businessman |
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 suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (sometimes called Lou Gehrig's disease) for several months.
