October 31, 2024

I remember being a kid, coming down the street to pet the Collie he had, Nicky and he was always so nice. Except when he found out we had crawled on to of his camper but even then he treated the neighborhood kids nicely. I’ve always remembered how kind he was, even to the brats Grant St. Rest well, bookie.
Nathan moyer

Dear Carol, Robin and Family, I was shocked and saddened to learn of your recent loss of your sweet husband and father.  I shared this with my daughter Lisa who has fond memories of spending overnights and other playtimes with Robin and your family when we lived at 36 N. Concord St. (now part of the church property) and she too was struck with sadness.  She remembered what a loving man Butch was and as she put it, "how much in love the two of you seemed to be."  I also have fond memories with you Carol, not only of being neighbors, but also of driving the school buses and having breakfast together some days. Lisa and I are deeply sorry for your loss and hope that you find comfort in your happy memories of a long life together and all the good things you shared. Love, Carol Weitzel

I met Gordon through my niece Olivia. Last year their was a band storm on Grant Street . Gordon came to the rescue for my niece when her basement was flooded. He went all out to help her and borrowed a sub pump to help clear out the water from her basement. He was truly a hero that night. We could not have removed all the water ourselves. My brother wanted to pay him for his help but he refused and said, "that is what neighbor’s are for"!!!!!!
God bless you Gordon!!!!! Michelle Olivia’s Aunt.

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNEW OF BUTCH FROM GOING TO WILLIAMS GROVE. I WAS NOT REALLY CLOSE WITH HIM BUT HE WAS CLOSE TO SOME IN MY FAMILY BUT THE FEW TIMES I DID MEET HIM HE WAS FUN TO BE AROUND. HE TOOK BEING A FLAGMAN VERY SERIOUS.

THANKS,
CHAD

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. GOD BLESS

daryl graeff

Bookie was a wonderful person and did a great job for the city of Lancaster and for our great Union he will greatly missed.                              

Sheila Bortzfield

On behalf of the York County Racing Club I want to extend our sincere condolances on the passing of Butch.  He was a wonderful man who enjoyed our sport of racing 100%.  We will all miss him so much and the Grove will not be the same without him.  I am certain he is already in the starters stand in heaven getting all our lost drivers lined up for a feature event. Thank you too for naming the York County Racing Club for memorial donations in Butch’s name.  We apprecaite your generosity.
Karen Miller

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. CAROL U AND YOUR FAMILY R IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS U AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. SENDING ALL MY LOVE AND PRAYERS YOUR WAY.                                               
love ALWAYS     
TRACY (BIG RED)

Carol,Jimmy and Robin,

    My sincere sympathy to all of you.  I am so sorry to hear of your loss. 
May God comfort you and give you strength.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

    I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.  2 Timothy 4:7
                                    In sympathy and love
Pat Bender

Our condolences to your family.  Butch was a great man and leaves a great legacy.  We were blessed to have known him and our prayers are with you at this time.

-John and Joleen Gamber family

I realize this is going to be a rough time for his entire family, but believe me it will get easier as time goes by… I’ve been in your position and with time,  the hurt will get easier to bear.. My prayers will be with you. May God bless and keep you… I worked for the city for a number of years and knew Butch through the union and he was very well liked..

Respectfully
Carol Resh

So very sorry to hear about Butch. Have many memories of him taking all the kids in the neighborhood to williams grove. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Don Emerick & Denise Emerick

Butch was one of the best flagman around, and a friend. We had some good times at FL and the poconos. RIP Ron Moore,Dude and Dudette Ron Moore

I just wanted you all to know how sorry I am for your loss. I will be remembering you in prayer. Butch was a great flagman and helped my son become one also. He was a very good person and I hope he is flaging some of the best right now.

Sincerely
Debbie Wallace
Mechanicsburg, PA