JOHN RUSSELL BITTER , 62, of Mount Hope, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Odgen, Utah to John George Bitter and Betty Jean (Romig) Bitter. He was a graduate of West High School, Wichita, Kansas. He was a former employee of Kettleman's Bakery. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Patricia Ann Bitter. John is survived by his sister Cathy Bitter of Mount Hope, and many other family and friends. Service will be 11 a.m., Friday, July 28, at the Baker Funeral Home Chapel, Valley Center. John will be laid to rest at the Priest Cemetery, Haven, Kansas. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.