Thomas Edward Shields
Thomas Edward Shields, 83, of Butler passed way on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his residence due to natural causes.
Born July 7, 1937, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William H. and Catherine M. Kirker Shields.
He began his career as a union laborer for Schank Construction, then worked for Harrington Roofing, and was proud to say he was on the construction crew of the Butler High School. He was an independent owner and operator truck driver for 15 years, also working for Mertz-Barkley Trucking. He then worked maintenance, in the boiler room for 23 years at the Butler High School, where he retired in 1999. During retirement, he enjoyed working at Hunter Truck Sales.
He was a longtime faithful member of Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church.
Tom belonged to the NRA, and enjoyed his grandkids, Steelers, Pirates, hunting and following NASCAR.
He is survived by his children, Wanda Hopper, Vicki (Howard) Gaurrich and Thomas W. “Tucker” (Jacquelyn) Shields, all of Butler; four grandchildren, Senya, Gary and Rachael Gaurrich, and Uriah Shields; 10 great-grandchildren, Acelynn, Ryan, Mia, Ramon, Morgan, Kaleb, Jacob, Elexis, Anakan and Ember; and his siblings, Albert Shields and Linda Daye, both of Maryland.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda “Jeanne” Shields, whom he married Oct. 17, 1956; and who passed away March 2, 2006.
SHIELDS — A memorial service to celebrate the life of Thomas Edward Shields, who died Thursday, May 6, 2021, will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2021, at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, with his pastor, the Rev. Ron Schermerhorn officiating.Inurnment with his wife will be private at the Mount Chestnut Cemetery.Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 387 Main St., Prospect.Memorial contributions may be given to the Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 W. Old Route 422, Butler, PA 16001.More information is available at www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.
