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Gary Protzman Obituary
Gary Alan Protzman, 62, of Butler passed away at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday at his home after an illness.
He was born July 12, 1947, in Butler, the son of the late Gilbert A. Protzman and the late Bernice (Morrow) Protzman.
Gary was a member of the Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church.
He loved dirt-track racing and was always in the pits at Lernerville working on cars. Gary also loved hunting and playing softball, and he umpired and coached Little League baseball and softball at the Prospect Boys Club.
He had worked at Pullman Standard and then at Hindman Transfer.
He was a veteran of U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Victory Lodge 694 and the American Legion Post 119.
Surviving are his wife, Sue Ann (Bartley) Protzman, who he married Dec. 30, 1978; his daughter, Mrs. Lance (Garrah Lynn) Neigh of Butler; a niece; four nephews; a brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his son, Adam Jon Paul Protzman, who died in an accident on Jan. 1, 2002; and his mother-in-law and father in law.
PROTZMAN - Friends of Gary Alan Protzman, who died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Young Funeral Home, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with his pastor, the Rev. Jeff Curtis, officiating. Private interment will be in Butler County Memorial Park.
For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.
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Nancy Edwards Fitzpatrick
May 9, 2010
Dear Sue,Garrah and Lance,
Please accept my appology for not making it to the viewing/services. I will remember Gary in his good days. what a wonderful picture of him! I know Adam was waiting to walk him into heaven. Well wished for your healing.
thinking of you,
Donna Pallone(Kutsch)
May 4, 2010
Sue, My deepest sympathy is with you during this time. I know you have been thru so much. I know with the strength you have and the love that surrounds you,you will move forward and one day cherish the memories. I have thought of you often over the years. Time passes but our memories stay with us the rest of our natural lives.Take care..
patty mccandless
May 4, 2010
sue christy,rachel and myself are sorry to hear of your loss. ill always have memories of the times at night peoples softball field. you have our deepest sympathies
Gordon/Grace Bonney
May 2, 2010
Sue, You have our deepest sympathy with the passing of Gary.God bless you and your family in these sad times.
May 2, 2010
To Gary's family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May the lord keep and bless you during this time of sorrow.
Steve McGregor
Doug Donaldson
May 1, 2010
Dear Sue,
I don't know if you remember me or not. I met you guys through Fred and Donna Kutsch. You were two of my favorite people when I was a kid and my folks thought a lot of you too. I have thought of you guys often and I want you to know that I am praying for you during this time. God Bless.
Gary-Kathy Farley
May 1, 2010
Sue, We are so sorry to hear about Gary passing away.We had some good times having picnics in the trailer park.We will keep your family in our prayers.
Christa Keck
April 30, 2010
Dear Sue,
I was heart broken to hear about your loss of Gary!!! You have my deepest sympathy and will be in my thoughts and prayers! Rest assured knowing that he has been reunited with Adam and they both will ALWAYS be with you! Love Always
Frank and Carole King
April 30, 2010
Sue,
So sorry to hear about Gary's passing. We will always remember the fun times at softball with our girls. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Give Garrah our best.
Brian & Kathy McCurdy
April 30, 2010
Dear Sue and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
April 29, 2010
Sue an Garrah,
Our thoughts an prayers are with you guys .
Dan,Tracy an Saxon Hartman
terri minehart
April 29, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 29, 2010
Dear Sue and Family:
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Due to family sickness we will not be able to attend the funeral. This is the third Morrow cousin we have lost in the past month. Audean, Wilbert and now Gary. I trust the Lord will comfort you in your sorrow.
Wilda Cotton
Franklin, PA
Ray Pegher
April 29, 2010
Sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I will never forget all of the good times we had playing softball on the Valencia Lounge team so long ago. I have thought of Gary often.
April 29, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to Gary's family and friends. He will be missed at the Speedway.
Lernerville Speedway
Michael/ Dee Dee Newcaster
April 29, 2010
Dear Sue, Garrah, & Lance; May we express our deepest sympathy in the death of Gary; He was a good neighbor who will always be remembered as one who loved going to the races at Lernerville every Friday night & hunting during the winter season. God bless all of you, during such sad times.
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