Loving husband and father, John R. Pittenger of Bradenton, FL, formerly of South Bend, IN passed away on May 20 at his home in Florida. John was born on October 24, 1939 in South Bend as the son of Joseph and Josephine (Battles) Pittenger. On July 5, 1974 in St. Joseph County, IN, John married the former Mary Jane Hoffman. Surviving John are his wife, Mary Jane, daughter Jessica (Chris) Baker of Mishawaka; stepson, Jack (Julie) Senger of Millersburg, MI; three granddaughters, Lindsey and Jenna Senger and Emma Baker; two grandsons, Jamie Farrell and Jarrett Senger; and a sister, Mary Margaret (Denny) Hitson of Kalamazoo, MI. He graduated from Riley High School in 1957. John served in the US Army and was a member of the American Legion, Disabled Veterans, Loyal order of the Elks and Fraternal Order of the Eagles all of Bradenton, FL. He was a loyal member of the BK Club and Club 15 in Mishawaka, IN. He was an avid Notre Dame Football fan, "Go Irish" he also enjoyed playing golf and playing cards. John was a Center Manager at UPS for several years before becoming a Truck Driver for ABF Trucking, from where he retired after 25 years. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday June 3 in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, where friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made in John's name to American Cancer Society.