Albert B. Heider

Albert B. “Feller” Heider, 82, of Butler, passed away, in the comfort of his home, Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2022.

Born in Bredin-ville, he was a son of the late Nicholas Heider and Marie (Timko) Heider.

He was a journeyman electrician for 30 years, retiring in 2001 with IBEW Union 5, where he had been vice president and an instructor for apprentices.He was a member of All Saints Parish, St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Butler, the American Legion 778 in Lyndora, the Trapper Association of Pennsylvania, and the Butler Quarterback Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and spending time at his cabin in Marienville, which he had built.A veteran, Albert served with the U.S. Navy.Surviving is his wife, Brenda (Sheppeck) Heider, whom he married Aug. 21, 1965.Also surviving are his children, Diana Heider of Butler, Carrie (Thomas) Catalano of Gibsonia, Melinda Heider of Erie and Feller (Julie) Heider of Butler; his six grandchildren, Lydia and Cameron Matteoni, Benjamin and Abigail Heasley, and Jack and Thomas Catalano; two sisters, Marianne (Ernest) Rockhill of Florida and Elena (Daniel) Gomola of Butler; a sister-in-law, Teddi Heider; and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Nicholas Heider; and his nephew, Nicholas Heider.HEIDER — Private services for Albert B. “Feller” Heider, who died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, were held for his family.Arrangements were handled by Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.Donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, 146 North Monroe St., Butler, PA 16001.For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.