Joseph A. Baldauf

Joseph A. Baldauf, 87, of Butler passed away Monday at his residence.

He was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Summit Township, and was the son of the late Walter J. and Anna E. Glaser Baldauf.

Joseph was a fourth generation water well driller for the Walter Baldauf and Sons Water Well Drilling for many years.

Following his retirement, he served as head of maintenance for the family owned rental properties. He also partnered with his brother, Ralph, in the excavating business for many years.

He was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Butler, where he served as a former member of the all male choir.

During his younger years, he enjoyed playing the harmonica.

Joseph served in Germany during the Korean conflict.

He was known to the children around the neighborhood as “Mr. Fix it Man.” He enjoyed repairing their little trinkets and toys.

Surviving are his sisters, Alice Baldauf of Butler, Joan (Alvin) Weigle of Ohio, Louise Baldauf of Butler and Ilene Baldauf Barnes of Waynesburg.

Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Mary Ann; his brothers, George and Ralph; and his sisters, Ruth and Donna Marie.

BALDAUF — Friends of Joseph A. Baldauf, who died Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.The Women's Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 127 Franklin St., Butler, to recite the rosary.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.