Bonnett

George R. Bonnett, 86, of Butler, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Born Sept. 21, 1939, in Butler, he was the son of the late Maurice M. and Dorothy L. (Bowser) Bonnett.

George was a graduate of Butler Senior High School and went on to serve his country honorably as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve. He made his career at Armco, where he was an inspection foreman for 37 years until his retirement in 1996.

George was a longtime member of St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Butler. He was also actively involved with the Butler Victory Lodge 272, New Castle Consistory, Syria Shrine, Caravan No. 14, Shrine Luncheon Club and Butler Lions Club; was a past president of Butler County Meals on Wheels and a past executive board member of the Butler County Blind Association.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol J. (Weisenstein) Bonnett, whom he married on Aug. 24, 1963; his daughter-in-law, Kris Bonnett; his grandson, Kagan “KK” Bonnett; and two nieces and two nephews.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his son, Steven S. Bonnett; and his sister, Martha J. McGinley.

BONNETT — All services for George R. Bonnett, who died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, were held privately and entrusted to THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

He was laid to rest in North Side Cemetery, Butler.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations in George’s name to Shriners Children’s Erie, 1645 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16505; St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001; or Butler County Meals on Wheels, 218 E. Jefferson St., Butler, PA 16001.

All who knew George are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

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