Geibel

Ernest S. Geibel, 93, of Butler, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.

He was born Nov. 29, 1929 in Butler, the youngest son of Linus S. Geibel and Clara Waltman Geibel.

Ernie was a lifelong member of All Saints Parish, St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Butler.

Ernie was born in Bonnie Brook, Summit Township, Butler County, at the Geibel family homestead. He resided there his entire life. Ernie retired from Castle Rubber Co. in East Butler, where he worked for over 35 years until the plant closed.

Ernie is survived by two sisters, Dori "Dede" Snyder and Shirley (Eugene) Widenhofer. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Laverne, Merle, Carl and Ronny; and two sisters, Pearl Hildebrand and Gladys Graham.

Ernie was a member of the East Butler and Herman fire departments, and the Butler Moose Lodge. Ernie was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing many vegetables and giving them to family and friends.

The family wants to expressly thank all the "Caring Angels" that helped care for Ernie at Lowrie Place in Butler over the last 4½ years. The family also wished to express their deepest gratitude to the "Caring Angels" at Concordia in Cabot and particularly express their sincerest appreciation for Bailey, his nurse and Dearest Angel and friend, who helped to lead him home to heaven.

GEIBEL — A Mass of Christian burial for Ernest S. Geibel, who died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 127 Franklin St., Butler, with a luncheon to follow in St. Peter’s Parish Hall.

Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Herman.

Donations may be made to All Saints Parish.

Arrangements are by the GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME, 201 E. Cunningham Street, Butler.

For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.

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