Balbin V. Buttiker

1931 - 2014

Buttiker, Balbin V.Balbin V. (Emch) Buttiker 83, a resident of Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown PA, passed from this life on July 10th, 2014 to be with the lord and her family. She was born on March 31, 1931 in Switzerland. She was happily married to Othmar Buttiker for 53 years until his death in 2010. She was preceded in death by baby David and daughter Carmen, brothers Gerald, Werner, Urs, Hugo and sister Helen. She is survived by her loving son David Buttiker, sisters Rita (Bruno) Nutzi, Kathy Emch and Paula Emch and numerous devoted family members scattered through the US and Switzerland. Balbin was a very loving wife, Mother, Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt who took great pride in her family, home and gardens. She was known for her beautiful smile and heart and her cooking. She was for many years a loyal hard working employee for K-Mart until her retirement. She was also a member of St. Theresa's in Hellertown for many years. Though her leaving has left a large hole in many of our hearts, we will forever treasure our memories of her! The family wishes to thank the staff at Saucon Valley Manor and Hospice for their loving care, Earl and Elizabeth Anders for their visits and Peter and Rita Buttiker for their monthly visits from NY. Special thanks also to MaryJean Cole for her friendship, her visits and help whenever Balbin would need special items or a ride to a doctor. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 10- 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street, Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. Interment will conclude services at the Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online memorial tributes may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation.