Blotzer

Robert “Bob” Blotzer, 80, of Butler, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.

He was born in Pittsburgh on Aug. 27, 1946, the son of the late Herman and Lorraine (Schroeder) Blotzer.

Bob graduated from Schenley High School and honorably served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Bushnell as a sonar technician. He was self-employed as a flooring contractor and later became an estimator and project manager.

Bob enjoyed watching Pittsburgh sports teams, going fishing and camping, playing paintball, and playing sports with his grandchildren and neighborhood kids. His favorite pastime was spending time with family. His favorite treats were peanut butter cookies and tiramisu.

Bob was known for being honest, loyal, dependable, extremely hardworking, determined, charming, witty and wise, selfless and comical.

Bob was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Jones) Blotzer, whom he married 44 years ago; father of Andrew (Jamie) Blotzer; brother of Denise Blotzer; and grandfather of Mason, Cameron and Spencer Blotzer.

Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his siblings, Daniel Blotzer, Leslee Jean Bova and Michael Blotzer.

BLOTZER — Family and friends of Robert “Bob” Blotzer, who died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler. Full military honors and a Catholic blessing service will immediately follow in the funeral home.

Inurnment will be held privately at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

Please offer condolences at www.spencerdgeibel.com.

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