Paul Butz

Obituary of Paul V. Butz

BUTZ, Paul V. Age 95 of Wellsburg, NY, a former long time resident of Horseheads, NY. He was born August 8, 1926 in Bushkill, PA, son of the late Frank and Myrtle (VanWhy) Butz and passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at the Robert Packer Hospital. He was predeceased by his son Dale in 2014; brothers Lawrence, Richard and Sherwood; sister Marjorie. Paul is survived by his wife of 74 years, Betty; daughter and son-in-law Susan & Bryan Charles; granddaughters Emily and Olivia Charles all of Wellsburg; brother Douglas Butz along with several nieces and nephews. Paul owned Butz Refrigeration in Horseheads for 32 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII in the South Pacific Theatre; He was a talented and consummate woodworker; loved to talk and tell stories, be with family, neighbors and his many friends. He enjoyed his property and the solitude of being in the woods where he enjoyed hunting, cutting wood and anything he could do with his tractor. Paul was a hard worker, play was his work. He loved his shop where he could make or fix almost anything. Family and friends are invited to visit Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Tuesday, February 8th from 4 to 6 pm and again on Wednesday, February 9th from 10 to 11am. His funeral service will be held at 11 am. Rev. Daniel Burgess will officiate. Committal prayers and interment, with military honors, will follow in Bath National Cemetery.
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Tuesday
8
February

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Barber Funeral Home LLC
413 South Main Street
Horseheads, New York, United States
Wednesday
9
February

Visitation at Funeral Home

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Barber Funeral Home LLC
413 South Main Street
Horseheads, New York, United States
Wednesday
9
February

Funeral Service

11:00 am
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Barber Funeral Home LLC
413 South Main Street
Horseheads, New York, United States
Wednesday
9
February

Graveside Service

12:30 pm
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Bath National Cemetery
San Juan Avenue
Bath, New York, United States
Wednesday
9
February

Final Resting Place

1:00 pm
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Bath National Cemetery
San Juan Avenue
Bath, New York, United States
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