Oscar Butz

Oscar H. K. Butz, 89, of Spinnerstown, died Sun. Feb. 1st at St. Luke's University Hopsital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Mary (Seas) Butz. He worked as a machine operator for the former W.R. Grace & Co., Quakertown, for 35 years prior to his retirement in 1987. Born in Center Valley, he was a son of the late Harvey and Lillie (Kaufman) Butz. The farm where he was raised is now a part of DeSales University. In his spare time, he enjoyed repairing small engines and appliances. He also enjoyed taking care of his home garden. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Spinnerstown. Surviving are his sons, Kenneth, wife Carol of Quakertown, Arlan, wife Donna of Center Valley, and Roger, wife Jennie of Glen Rock; grandchildren, Melissa, Jonathan, Kevin, Jesse, Nelson, Jason, John, Nick and Nicole; great grandchildren, Emerick, Dresden, Savannah, Max, MacKenna, Anastasia, Hayley, Millie and Mason. He was predeceased by brothers, Corson and Edwin and sisters, Elsie Harwick and Stella Mease. Services will be held 11:00 AM, Sat. Feb. 7th at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Spinnerstown. Calling from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church. Interment at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the church.