Carr

Richard L. Carr Jr., 69, of Butler, passed away on June 30, 2022, due to acute myeloblastic leukemia at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born Jan. 28, 1953, in Franklin, and was the son of Richard L. Carr Sr. and the late Barbara Eedinger Carr.

Rick graduated from Allegheny Clarion Valley in 1971, and Penn State in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in law enforcement and corrections.

He worked for Butler County as a probation officer and deputy chief for 44 years, retiring on May 5, 2020.

Rick was a member of First United Methodist Church in Butler. He was a past board member with the Butler Freeport Trail for a number of years. He was an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.

Rick enjoyed brewing, whether it be coffee, tea or beer. He liked beekeeping, unicycling, electric biking, and was an avid pickleball player. Rick loved his family, especially his 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Rick is survived by his five daughters, Karen (Mark) Lauer of Butler, Rebecca Throne of Charlotte, N.C., Elizabeth Grenci of Corsica, Pa., Jessica (Wesley) Baum of Emlenton, and Sarah Carr of Valencia; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lesley (Dick) Page of Columbus, Ohio, Amy (Chuck) Pollum of Wampum, Pa., and Emily (Jim) Pastor of Chardon, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shelia Hesterlee Carr, whom he married on May 27, 1989, and who passed away on April 4, 2019.

Rick would like to thank Dr. Hou and his staff at Hillman Cancer Center along with the wonderful staff of the 7th floor of the Posner Building.

CARR — Friends of Richard L. Carr Jr., who died Thursday, June 30, 2022, will be received from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday at Crossfire United Methodist Church, 1802 N. Main St. Ext., Butler.

Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. David Janz officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Butler.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to C.O.R.E., 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.

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

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