Obituary of Carl Lee Dittmar

Carl Lee Dittmar, Jr., 72, of Niles, Michigan, succumbed to cancer August 29, 2019 at the comfort of home surrounded by his four daughters.

Carl was born to the late Carl L., Sr. and Isabelle “Rose” (Robbins) Dittmar.

Carl loved spending time with his family for holidays and gatherings for any little thing.  He enjoyed watching all of his grandkids in the many different sports they were involved in; football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and rugby. He loved watching football with family and friends and especially loved Notre Dame.  Carl looked forward to going to the casino with his daughters and friends.  He also enjoyed spending every January in Cancun with family and close friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Michael “Mick” Dittmar and a sister, Robin Pritchard.

Carl is survived by his daughters, Christine Hauser (Mike), Deana Pellow (Denny), Stephanie Hubbard (Tom), Becca Dalenberg (Taner); sister, Inga Wright (Tom), brother Scott Dittmar (Laurie); sister-in-law, Honor Dittmar; brother-in-law, Donnie Pritchard;  Carl will be forever remembered by his 13 grandchildren, Nick Rockwell (Catelyn), Sean Rockwell, Carly Wade (Cameron), David Jordan, Cortney Toxopeus (Mykal), Madison Pellow,  Catie Hauser, Olivia Hauser, Nate Dalenberg, Thomas “Bubba” Hubbard, Lindsey Dalenberg, Donald Hubbard, and Macy Pellow.  He will also be fondly remembered by his 3 great-grand-daughters, Ashlynn Rockwell, Quinn Frazier, and Kora Rockwell as well as many, many loving nieces, nephews and relatives.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home at 521 E. Main Street in Niles with a time of visitation beginning at 2: 00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carl’s memory to Berrien County Cancer Service, 3900 Hollywood Rd, St Joseph, Michigan 49085.

Family and friends may share their memories of Carl with his family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.