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Richard Butler, Jr, age 93, of Whitehall Borough, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters. He was born Richard Sylvester Butler, Jr. on May 18, 1931, in Pittsburgh, 1 of 2 children of Richard, Sr. and Mabel Luella (Yessel) Butler.
He graduated from Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania, in 1955 with a degree in mechanical engineering. After college he served in the U.S. Army and then worked at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania for 30+ years, retiring in the mid-1990s. Richard was very active, enjoying snow skiing, tennis, sailing, cycling, and almost anything to do with nature.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Elizabeth Rae (Nelson) Butler. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Tracy (Mark) Elias, and Kimberly Butler; 2 granddaughters, Sarah (Derek Fogle) Elias and Elizabeth Elias; 2 great-grandchildren, Amelia Rose Fogle and Jacob Richard Fogle; and his sister, Joan (the late Albert) Killinger.
Richard was an incredibly intelligent, kind, and devoted man/father. He had a great sense of humor and often made those around him laugh with his wit and unexpected comments/observations. He had a strong, yet quiet, faith and was a wonderful role-model for many, especially his girls. His daughters are proud to have called him dad and will strive to carry on his legacy of strength, patience, listening and generosity.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11 am in the Brentwood Presbyterian Church 3725 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15227 (412-881-9334).
Donations, if desired, can be given to Gateway Hospice at 9380 McKnight Rd., Suite 201 Arcadia Court, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15237 or ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ American Cancer Society at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer Walk | American Cancer Society Arrangements by Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania www.stephendslater.com.
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