Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Frank W. Butz WEST BANGOR Frank W. Butz, 86, of West Bangor, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital, Anderson Campus. He was the husband of Anna (Palma) Butz; they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Jan. 28, 2018. Born in Pen Argyl on Nov. 20, 1931, Frank was the son of the late Earl E. and Evelyn L. Butz. Prior to retiring in 1993, Frank was a self-employed plumber. Prior to that, he worked for Sherwood's Plumbing and Heating, Bierler and Sons, Inc., Pen Argyl. He was a 1950 graduate of Pen Argyl High School, and proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star. He was a member of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, West Bangor, and the Charles Nelson Lobb Post No. 502 of the American Legion, Pen Argyl. He loved to read, especially World War II books. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and Green Bay Packers fan. He was very proud to have been a veteran. In addition to his wife, Anna, he is survived by a daughter, Annamarie Pence and her husband, David W., of Pen Argyl, and a grandson, David E. Pence of Bethlehem. He was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Butz. Funeral services will be private, with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Bangor. The Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, ruggierofuneralhome.com, is in charge of arrangements. Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC 126 Pennsylvania Ave. Pen Argyl, PA 18072 (610) 863-5750
My condolences to all of you, he was a special guy and good friend to my father. I always enjoyed talking to him about the old days when he and Gilbert worked at Beihler's together. He will be missed by all who knew him.
God bless.
Ken Abruzzese
July 05, 2018 | Mount Bethel, PA
Annamarie, Dave and David, Sending special thoughts and prayers to you. He surely was a special man.
Bonney Manasseri
July 03, 2018 | Pen Argyl
To all of Frank's family,
What a family man, what a serviceman, neighbor, plumber and most helpful man. I will miss your presence in West Bangor. I am praying for those of you who mourn a husband, dad, granddad, Uncle and friend. Love and God's Peace.
Cindy Kromer
July 02, 2018 | Bethlehem, PA
Sir,
I did not know you personally, however I would very much like to "Thank You" for your dedicated and honorable Military Service to OUR country.
At a later date we will meet in that SPECIAL PLACE which GOD reserves for ALL of those who have stepped forward to serve their country in a Military Uniform.
May ALL of GOD'S blessings be with your dear family!
Sergeant Major (E-9) Larry E. & Mrs. Sheila M. Williams, US Army/ Retired
July 02, 2018 | TN