Delmar Ewing Bittle was born in Wilton, Missouri as the oldest of 8 children. He joined the Marine Corp at the age of 17 and served from 1952-1954. A few years after his service, he married Mary Jane ono the 12 of July 1958 in New Franklin, Missouri. He was certified and worked as a plumber prior to moving to Pomona, CA in 1964. Later, he and Mary Jane moved to Hemet in 1976 where they were blessed with four children. 

 Ron, Rand and, wife Ema; Rick, and wife, Lisa; Robyn and husband, Kraig provided Delmar and Mary Jane with many grandchildren, great, and great-great grandchildren.  

 Delmar enjoyed traveling with his family, camping, and most especially the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, and Scottish Rite and Eastern Star.