Stanton K. "Bud" Butz, Jr., 71 of Walnutport, PA. died Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA. Born May 14, 1945 in W. Catasauqua, PA, he was the son of the late Stanton K. Butz, Sr. and Ruth (McNeill) Butz. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Guth) Butz with whom he shared 51 years of marriage this past July 10, 2016.
A 1963 graduate of Whitehall High School who continued his education earning an Associates degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Mack Trucks, Inc., Allentown, PA. for 25 years before retiring in 2005. He worked as a Designer for 5 years and proudly served as a Union Representative for the UAW Local 677 for 20 years. A Member of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Berlinsville; Member of the Catholic War Veterans Post # 1067, Emmaus,V.F.W. Post #7293, Whitehall, PA, American Legion Oplinger Hower Post # 899, Walnutport, PA and Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc; Member of the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club, and the Roosevelt Democratic Club, Lehigh Twsp. He served his country as a SP 5 grade in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1968-1969.
Surviving along with his wife Mary Lou are daughters, Lori wife of Mark Gordon of West Chester, PA; Tina wife of Charles Gergits, Jr. of Allentown, PA, brother, Ronald S. Butz and wife Bernice of Whitehall, PA, sister, Ruth Ann wife of Dennis Borst of Allentown, PA; Brother-in-law; Richard Haines of Walnutport, PA; 4 grandchildren; Ian and Andrew Gordon and Katie and Julie Gergits. He was predeceased by sister, Phyllis Haines.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday September 30, 2016 at Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the services. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Contributions: May be made to Wounded Warrior Project C/O the funeral home.
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