Daniel E. Botterbusch

FAIRFIELD Daniel E. Botterbusch, 64, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Daniel is survived by his wife of 45 years, Fern Markey Botterbusch. He was born April 20, 1944, in Dover, the son of the late Leroy and Grace Walgamuth Botterbusch. Mr. Botterbusch was a member of Iron Springs Brethren in Christ Church. Dan was known locally as the "clock man". After studying clock repair with his brother, Daniel and Fern started the Westgate Clock Shop in West York. In 1980 he moved his family and business to Fairfield where he continued clock repair and restorations. Daniel and Fern are also the former owners of the Pine Village Clock Shop in Fayetteville. He was a former Director for the Adams County Rescue Mission and was also a member of the National Watch and Clock Association. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Angela Botterbusch Flohr and her husband, Robert of Fairfield; a son, David M. Botterbusch and his wife, Marcia of Pensacola, Fla.; three grandchildren, Emily, Joshua, and Kelli Flohr; two brothers, Ronald Botterbusch of Dover and David Botterbusch of Arizona; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from St. John Lutheran Church in Fairfield with his pastor, the Rev. Terry Hoke, officiating. There will be a viewing at the church Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials can be made to Iron Springs Brethren in Christ Church, 855 Iron Springs Road, Fairfield, PA 17325; or AseraCare Hospice, 44 Bowman Road, York, PA 17408. The Monahan Funeral Home in Fairfield is in charge of the arrangements.