Julius

Richard Allen Julius Sr., 66, of Fenelton, passed away Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side.

Born Oct. 13, 1958, in Kittanning, he was a son of the late Paul Julius and Carol (Smith) Fallecker.

Rick was a process safety manager for Messer.

He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, Coylesville.

He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.

He is survived by three children, Angela Simmons and her husband, Kris, of Butler, Richard Julius Jr. and his wife, Megan, of Mars, and Justin Julius and his wife, Kiera, of Sarver; and seven siblings, Paula Brady and her husband, Craig, of Butler, Jeffrey Julius of Fenelton, Suzie Rieger of West Sunbury, Cindy Miller and her husband, Bob, of Butler, Paul Julius and his wife, Lisa, of Wexford, Susan Buffington and her husband, Thad, of Worthington, and Chris Critchlow and her husband, Glen, of Saxonburg.

Rick also is survived by 14 grandchildren, Noah, Hannah, Jonah, Leah and Lukah Simmons, Lucy, Charlotte, Violet, James and Emery Julius, and Lydia, Natalie, Ellie and Victoria Julius; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vivien D. (Brice) Julius, whom he married May 17, 1980, and who passed away March 30, 2016.

JULIUS — Friends of Richard Allen Julius Sr., who died Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, in MARTIN FUNERAL HOME Downtown, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 668 Clearfield Road, Fenelton, with the Rev. Matt McClain officiating.

Burial will take place in St. John’s Cemetery.

For more information, visit www.martinfh.net.

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