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1919
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2015
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Claude Butler Obituary
Born in Cressona, he was a son of the late Arthur and Anna Deitrich Butler.
Claude graduated from Cressona High School, where he was on the football team, and earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University.
On Aug. 9, 1944, he married the former Ethel Steidle.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three children, Raymond C. Butler and his wife, Paula, San Diego, Calif., Carol A. Yeagley and her husband, Hank, Spring Mills, and Scott D. Butler and his wife, Michele, Chalfont; seven grandchildren, Leanne Weyman and her husband, Steve, Henry B. Yeagley, Julie Claudia Yeagley and her fiancé, Tim Andree, Bennett Arthur Butler and his wife, Allison, Cameron Butler, Mitchell Butler and Tian Butler; great-grandson, Hudson Weyman; step-granddaughter, Shama.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Atrium at the Village at Penn State, State College, with the Rev. Eric Shaffer officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, 75 Memorial Drive, Schuylkill Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the residents annual fund for nurses and staff at the Atrium in the Nittany Village, 300 Lions Hill Road, State College, PA 16803. Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Service, Centre Hall, is in charge of arrangements. Online guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.
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Ed Wolf
December 14, 2015
My first job after graduating from Alfred University was with Western Electric in Allentown PA. I was hired by Claude Butler in 1967. Claude was my first supervisor and I worked for him for over five years. Claude was a great role model whom I really admired. Thinking about him and the times we spent together brings back many cherished memories. He was a wonderful man who will always be remembered.
Rick Foster
December 12, 2015
Dear Ethel - So sorry to learn of Claude's passing. You and he were wonderful neighbors on Circleville Rd. I was so lucky to know Claude if just for a couple of years. His warmth and kindness will always be remembered and appreciated.
Norwood Steigerwalt
December 6, 2015
I am a former employee of Western Electric in Allentown. During my employment I had many supervisors and Claude was among the best. He was always polite and respectful of others. He was also a smart dresser. His love for flying was apparent all the time I knew him. In fact, he took me for my first airplane ride during one of our lunch breaks. He had a plane at Queen City airport and we flew over Allentown. Sorry to have lost contact with him when he retired and left Allentown.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
laurie kodash
December 6, 2015
hello scott and family.....I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and husband....after 76yrs of marriage, what a great life he lived.....and a wonderful family to love him always and he you.....golly gee....he would love that you are all together and celebrating his life with you all......love yah.....laurie
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Lorraine Holwey
December 5, 2015
Dear Carol, Hank, Leanne, Rick, and Julie,
So Sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father and grandfather. Please know your family is in our prayers.
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