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Othmar Buttiker Obituary
Othmar Buttiker, 80, of Hellertown, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Inpatient Hospice Division of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He is the husband of Balbin V. (Emch) Buttiker. Born in Wolfwil, Switzerland on September 10, 1929 he is the son of the late Robert and Lina (Niggli) Buttiker. Othmar started his career at the St. Lawrence Cement Company in Canada, then continued his career at Atlantic Cement in Ravena, NY, Kosmos Cement, Kentucky, Missouri Portland Cement in St. Louis and at Fuller Company Allentown as a Senior Technical Advisor for many years until retiring. With each company he traveled the world starting up many cement companies. In his retirement he loved gardening, traveling and a Southern Comfort Manhattan in the evening. He had the ability to put people at ease and making a deep impression on everyone he met. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Inpatient Hospice for the care of Othmar during his illness. He is a member of Church of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, Hellertown. Survivors: In addition to his wife of 52 years; son, David O. Buttiker of Phoenix, AZ; brothers, Ernst and his wife Marta Tarpon Springs, FL, Peter and his wife, Rita Norton Hill, NY; sisters, Rosemaire Buttiker, Leontina Spahr, Johanna Burri and her husband, Roland all of Switzerland. Predeceased by daughter, Carmen A. Buttiker (died November 7, 1988). Services: Family and friends are invited to call 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown. Graveside services will be held immediately following the calling period at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Marie King
March 12, 2010
Dear Balbin, David and family, I was also shocked when I read of Othmar's passing. He was so lost without you Balbin. Now I know he was just trying to do all he could before passing to make things easier for you and David. He was a very interesting man and a very devoted husband. I know he shared the enjoyment of visiting family and looked forward to more trips. I'm positive he will be here in spirit to watch over all who hold him near and dear. I will sadly miss him. Marie King
Alexandra von Däniken
March 11, 2010
Liebe Balbin, lieber David, der Tod von Othmar hat uns sehr betrübt und wir wünschen Euch für die kommende Zeit viel Kraft und Zuversicht. Wir werden Othmars unverkennlichen Sinn für Humor, sein Lachen und seine frohe Natur sehr vermissen.
Mit liebem Gruss Alexandra und Familie
Paul Blow
March 7, 2010
To the family of Othmar, I was out of town for several days and just learned of the passing of Othmar. Although I only knew him for the last couple of years, our conversations were evidence of his devotion to his dear wife, Balbin. I am sorry that I was unable to pay my respects in person, but please accept my condelences and deepest sympathy.
Kelly Luckey
March 7, 2010
Dear Balbin and family, I was shocked to here about your beloved Othmar. Balbin you always expressed to me what a wonderful man you married and from our breif talks I could tell how much he loved you and you him My deepest sympathy for your loss God bless you and your family
Ross Taylor
March 6, 2010
Othmar, I miss you. We first met in Canakale Turkey in 1989. You had a quiet and humble spirit. You were a father figure to us in the cement industry.
Dave Escott
March 6, 2010
To Othmar's Family,
When I travel for FLSmidth (Fuller) people still ask about Othmar... everyone was important to him, and he treated us all fondly and respectfully. Now when people ask about him, my answer will be different, but we will still celebrate his life and his effect on all of us. God bless you all.
Eric Arellano
March 5, 2010
It was with sadness that I learned of the passing of Othmar. I had the privilege of travelling with him to far and exotic places. He was a fantastic companion story teller and a great teacher, always willing to provide unselfish advice both personal and professional. As it happens, time and distance took us apart but he was often in my thoughts. He always had good things to say about people specially his wife and his daughter with whom he is now, he missed her dearly. I remember how he talked about his beloved Switzerland and how he enjoyed working on his garden but mostly how passionate he was about cement kilns.
Rest in peace my dear friend
Dolores Mies
March 5, 2010
Mrs. Buttiker & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Othmar. I first met Othmar
when I started at FLSmidth in 1988. I was a secretary in the Field Service Department and he was a Field Engineer.
He was always so pleasant and very nice to me. He always had nice things to say to all of the girls in the department. Memories are so precious and I am sure you and your family have many. Please accept my condolences.
Stephen R Henninger
March 5, 2010
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Othmar..... he was a good man. I was a colleague of his at FLSmidth Inc (Fuller Company)and enjoyed having conversations with him. His outlook on life was very simple and easy. He never let anything rattle him. I will keep him in my memory and always think of his viewpoint about life when things get tuff. GOD BLESS YOU.
RENATE LA FLEUR
March 5, 2010
Uncle Othmar, We will miss your wonderful laugh and sense of humor. We will miss the love and kindness you gave us all. We will miss being able to give you big hugs and kisses and get them back. Give my sister Debbie and your daughter Carmen hugs and kisses from us and be at peace. Our love and hearts go out to you David and Aunt Balbin. God bless and keep you both happy and safe.
Joanna and John Abbruzzese
March 5, 2010
Dear Balbin, David and the Buttiker Family,
Our hearts are so saddened by the passing of Othmar. He was a wonderful man. We will keep his memory in our hearts forever. We will see you tomorrow.
Barbara Lisa
March 5, 2010
Dear Balbin, David and the entire Buttiker family,
I am so sorry about Othmar passing, I have the fondest memories of Othmar and I will always cherish them. He was such a kind, gentle man., and will surely be missed. May he rest in peace with Carmen. With Love.
March 5, 2010
Dear Mrs. Buttiker & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Jo Stumer-Heller
Director of Marketing
Moravian Village of Bethlehem
Scott and Sharon Reifinger
March 5, 2010
Balbin and David,
How sad we were to hear of Othmar passing.As good friends and former neighbors in Pine Manor.We will deeply miss his kind heart and friendship he showed Sharon and I.We know that his life was not easy lately and pray that he rests in peace.We will never forget all the good times we shared with Balby and Othmar. In deep sadness,
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