OBIT: Clyde R. BUTLER, 1999, Somerset, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BUTLER Clyde R. Butler, 70, of Somerset (Jefferson Township) went to be with the Lord May 20, 1999 at his residence. Born May 22, 1938 in Somerset, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Suter) Butler. Also preceded in death by son, Donald, and brother, C. L. Butler. Survived by his wife, the former Ruth Emert and these children: Clyde R. Butler Jr. and girlfriend, Debbie Snyder; Rick Butler; Mrs. Donald (Linda) Fritz; Terry Butler, married to the former Patty Martin, all of Somerset and Mrs. Rick (Debie) Hoover of Garrett. Twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also a sister, Vesta Rhodes of Homestead, Fla.; and a number of cousins. Member of St. John's Methodist Church, Edie. Former PennDOT supervisor, retiring in 1986 after 21 years of service. Would have celebrated his 71st birthday today. He and his wife celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on April 17. Friends received from 2-4 and 7-9 Saturday at the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the St. John's Methodist Church, Edie, where the family will receive friends one hour before the service, Rev. Barry K. Ritenour officiating. Interment, Edie Cemetery. Contributions may be made to St. John's Methodist Church Memorial Fund in care of Donald Fritz, 132 Sleepyhollow Rd., Somerset, Pa. 15501, or the Somerset "In Touch" Hospice, 1590 N. Center Ave., Somerset Pa. 15501. Daily American, May 22, 1999 [B3305]