Frederick Minehart

Frederick “Fred” Lee Minehart, 88, of Butler, passed away on Aug. 23, 2021, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

He was born Feb. 7, 1933, in Butler, and was the son of the late Harry Minehart and the late Bertha Hilgar Minehart.

Fred graduated from Butler High School in 1951.He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church.Fred was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.He enjoyed watching TV, eating out at restaurants and going for rides.Fred is survived by his wife, Lorraine “Tootie” Minehart, whom he married on June 9, 1956; one son, David Minehart and his wife, Annie, of Butler; one daughter-in-law, Mary Minehart of Butler; five grandchildren, Brian, Jason, Shane, Meliesa and Andrew; six great-grandchildren, Angel, Austin, Ian, Cooper, Lincoln and McKenna; several nieces and nephews; and his furry friend, Zoe.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Minehart; and an infant sister, Nancy Minehart.MINEHART — Friends of Frederick “Fred” Lee Minehart, who died Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Parish, St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean St., Butler, with the Rev. John Baver officiating.Burial will take place in Butler County Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to All Saints Parish, 128 N. McKean St., Butler PA 16001.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.