Theodore Gerald BittlVentura, CATheodore "Ted" Gerald Bittl lost his battle with cancer at the age of 56 and passed away on Monday, November 01, 2016. He was born on March 11, 1960 in Oxnard, CA to Gerald and Lucienne Bittl.Ted grew up in Ventura County, CA. He graduated from Buena High School in Ventura, CA in 1978. After high school, he attended Ventura College.Ted was a self-made man, a caregiver who showed compassion for others, well known, well-loved and inspired by life's events. He lived life by his own design - devoid of doubt or distraction. He appreciated life to the fullest, had the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what he encountered.Ted was a devoted member of the Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching sport events, concerts, spending time with family, traveling to Las Vegas, Laughlin and fishing. Ted was survived by his parents Gerald and Lucienne Bittl; his brothers; James P. Bittl and Dr. John A. Bittl, sister-in-law, Jean Bittl; sister Ann Bittl and his loving niece, Allie and nephew, James Frances Bittl.A memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Church at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 14, 2016.In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in the in Theodore Bittl's name.