Goeppner

Thomas Lee Goeppner, 82, of Butler, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home.

Born Jan. 23, 1940, in Butler, he was the son of the late Raymond A. and Leona (Shera) Goeppner.

Tom was a graduate of Butler High School.

He worked at Armco steel mill for over 30 years as a roller in the cold mill department until his retirement.

In 1962, he married Barbara (Smith), to whom he was deeply devoted to for 58 years until her death on Feb. 6, 2020.

Tom was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Slovak Club in Lyndora. He had volunteered at Katie's Kitchen Community Meals, and was an avid sportsman.

He also coached his sons midget football team, and youth baseball teams.

Tom enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, archery and trips to Alaska. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife on cruises and outings to casinos.

Surviving are his sons, Robert R. Goeppner (wife Bobbijo) and Geoffrey A. Goeppner, all of Butler.

Also surviving are his sister, Nancy (Goeppner) Nicklas (Terry) of Butler and two nephews, Tim Dubyak and Andy Dubyak; as well as two nieces, Stacey File and Kim Goeppner.

He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas L. Goeppner Jr. of Butler, who died on May 20, 2021; as well as two brothers, Raymond L. Goeppner and Phillip W. Goeppner.

GOEPPNER — Friends of Thomas Lee Goeppner, who died Saturday, March 26, 2022, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 East North St., Butler.

Funeral services will be held at 11a.m. Wednesday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME with Pastor David M. Phillips of St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating.

Thomas L. Goeppner will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Butler.

In lieu of flowers, the family desires that donations in his honor be made to Katie's Kitchen, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 201 West Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001.

Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.