Service Information
Jean Marie Pittman, age 101, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, formerly of Stewart, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 14, 2024, 2:00 P.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment at a later date in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Memorials preferred to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program.
Obituary
Jean Marie Pittman was born on July 28, 1922, in Grafton Township Sibley County, MN. She was the daughter of Howard and Bertha (Boehlke) Burgstahler. Jean was baptized as an infant, later confirmed in her faith as a youth, continued attending at Zion United Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, MN. She received her education in Buffalo Lake, and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School Class of 1940.
On September 10, 1943, Jean was united in marriage to Delmar Pittman at the Postal Chapel in Fort Worden, WA. Jean and Delmar resided in rural Stewart, Minnesota. They wintered in Arizona for many years. Jean and Delmar loved having guests and took them on the best adventures. They shared 63 years of marriage prior to the passing of Delmar in 2006. After Delmar passed away, his brother, Noel, took care of Jean until his passing in 2022.
Jean was a loving wife, homemaker, and partner in the farming operation in rural Stewart. She was passionate about God, family and friends. Jean was kind, caring, always willing to listen and guide. She was an amazing friend to all. Jean loved walking, golfing, bowling league, biking, swimming, playing cards, laughing and telling jokes. In 2014, she left the farm and moved into Hutchinson MN.
Philanthropy work of Jean and Delmar include donations made to Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, St. Thomas College in St. Paul, MN, and Lutheran Social Services. Their gifts have provided Gustavus Adolphus College with the Seminar/Chaplain’s Resource Room and with the residence Pittman Hall. They provided St. Thomas College with the Pittman Rehearsal/Recital Hall. After Delmar’s passing her continued donations supported Gustavus and the Groundbreaking at the Center for Changing Lives in Duluth, MN.
Jean loved golfing, did so until she was 95. She was a charter member at Oakdale Country Club in Buffalo Lake where she got a hole in one!!
Jean passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 101 years.
Because of covid restrictions in our county Jean was unable to donate her body to the U of M Anatomy Bequest program. However, Jean’s eyes were donated to The Lions Gift of Sight.
Blessed be her memory.
Jean is survived by her:
Sister-in-law, Sharon Burgstahler (John) of Hutchinson, MN and Arizona;
Special Friend, Nissy Langenbau of Hutchinson, MN;
God-daughter and caregiver, Jean (Richard) Settergren of Hutchinson, MN;
Nieces and Nephews: Lynn Raddatz (Ron Bultman), Diane (Dave) Olson, Beverly (Jack) Wold, Merle (Janet) Bryan, Mary Bryan, Alan (Sue) Bryan, Dan (Sharon) Bryan, Jane Bern, Jay (Heidi) Bryan, Rita (Frank) Berg, Steven (Sara) Burgstahler, Neil (Patricia) Burgstahler, Beth Burgstahler, Polly (Mark) Wenger, Grant (Deb) Burgstahler, Kay (Steve) Baumetz, Reed (Lynae) Burgstahler.
Kathy Burr, Steven Schiebel, Maureen (Kendall) Kelson, Nancie (Richard) Waage, Jeffrey Pittman, Donald (Sherry) Husske, Randy Pittman, Scott Pittman, Jeanette Moran, Bryan (Rena) Moran, Suzanne Moran, Kristin (Patrick) Childs.
Many other relatives and friends.
Jean is preceded in death by her Parents, Howard and Bertha Burgstahler; Husband, Delmar Pittman; Siblings, James (1st wife, Irene and 2nd wife, Ellen) Burgstahler, Lois (George) Bryan, Ned (Arlene) Burgstahler, John (1st wife Zelda) Burgstahler; Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Viola (Ray) Schiebel, Homer (Leora) Pittman, Joyce (Art) Husske, Roger Pittman, Deon Moran, Noel Pittman; Special Friend, August Langenbau.
JERRY AND SANDY says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She was a very special lady. Jerry and Sandy
Linda Buehler Henningsen says
My mom, Lorrain Buehler passed away at 96 in 2018. She liked jean so much and I met her several times. She was lovely and I send my condolences.
Pat Ware says
Jean & Delmar were a big part of our life, both very special people. As we have all gotten older we didn’t see Jean that often but always in our hearts. May God bless her she is where she wants to be.
Ann Hambly says
I was Jean and Delmar’s God daughter and they have always held a very special place in my heart. Amazing memories of the trips to the farm and all the times spent with them. Now they are back together in heaven. I am thankful that God put Jean and Delmar in my life!
Kathy Uecker says
My Mom (Ilo Schwartz) golfed with Jean at Oakdale many times. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Diane says
I’m writing this for me, (Diane),Lynn, Beverly. We are Jim and Irene Burgstahler‘s children. Jim is Jean‘s brother. As you know, Jean did not have any children so she considered us part of the family. We enjoyed them very much played and had fun with them and went places with them just like we were their own. We are so thankful that we had a chance to be with Jean and to see her before she passed away. We love her very much and will keep her in our hearts forever.