Obituaries

Harold (Hal) S. Butz, Jr., 84

March 18, 2017

Harold (Hal) S. Butz, Jr. (84) beloved husband to Marion for 63 years, father of 4, LeeAnne (Jeff) Kornbau, Ned (Jessica) Butz, Laura (Vincent) Kotowski and Amy (John) Kamstra and 9 grandchildren, John, Greta and Oliver Butz, Emily, Samuel and Riley Kotowski and Jacob Kinney, Hutchinson and Maggie Kamstra. He was the son of the late Harold S. Butz, Sr. and Mary Kopf Fentress Butz, a founding family of Lancaster County.

Hal grew up in Lancaster and graduated from J.P McCaskey High School, class of 1950. He went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business graduating in 1954 and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was immediately drafted into the Army during the Korean War until 1957. After working at Sealtest Foods in Philadelphia, Hal joined Penn Dairies in Lancaster where he worked until 1986 as Vice President. He was also a graduate of Northwestern’s and Penn State’s Executive Business Schools.

Harold lived a full life and was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed the family’s annual summer vacation road trips, playing volleyball, officiating at swim meets and loved watching the Phillies win or lose. Later in life, Hal and his brother John Vernon spent many hours playing golf and he continued to play the piano following up on his childhood lessons.

He was a member of the National Association of Accountants and the Lancaster Chapter President for two years. Hal was elected to the Manhiem Township Board of Education for 6-year term and served as the President of the Board for his final two years. He was also appointed the Lanc-Lebanon Intermediate Unit School Authority serving as President for 11 years. He was a long time member of the Lancaster Officials Club and served on the United Way Campaign for over 10 years.

From 1984 through 2005, he and Marion owned and ran The Antique Market Place with the assistance of their family of expert antique dealers and beloved friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 25, 2017, visitation at 10:00 am and a service at 11:00 am at The Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Please omit flowers.

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Condolences to the Family

March 26, 2017

Family Butz, so sorry to here of your fathers passing. always enjoyed talking antiques with him, and reminising about the old neighborhood. Peace be with you all.
Fondly,Fletcher Thomas

March 26, 2017

We were sorry to miss the service yesterday but we were gone on a birthday cruise celebrating my Dad’s 87th. We all have so many fond memories of holidays, birthdays, and special occasions spent with the Butz and Wolf family. I’m glad Suzie could be at the services yesterday representing the Wolf family.
Our deepest sympathies to you all
Diane Wolf along with Ginny and Charlie Wolf

March 24, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Cheryl and David Petrizzi and Family

March 22, 2017

With deepest symapathy and many kind thoughts for you and your family. We remember all of our friend and families living on Rinneck hill.
Nancy and Jim Zollman

March 21, 2017

My dear Marion, I am so sorry to hear about Hal. The few times I got to be around him, he seemed to be such a kind and gentle man. Bob and I are glad that we got to spend time with him. I feel so bad for you and your children and grandchildren, for sure he was one of the lights of their lives. I am glad that you have family nearby to be with you. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers. Your cousin, Sue

March 21, 2017

Marion and family, we were saddened to learn of Harold,Jr’s passing. We are thinking about you and the family. Because we are living in Mexico, I do not think we will see you until our next visit to Lancaster which will probably be in June. Many great memories of times at 15 N. Plum.
Macon and Audrey

March 21, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss, Marion and family. I only knew Hal briefly from my time at the Antiques Marketplace, but will never forget what a kind and decent man he was. You were all so warm and kind to me when I was there. Thank you.
Maria Coole

March 21, 2017

We extended our sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Our prayer is that your happy memories will sustain you and bring you comfort.
Fondly,
Ellie and Jack Krause

Visitation: Saturday, March 25, 2017; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Saturday, March 25, 2017; 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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