Paul Slomer Sr.

Paul Slomer Sr., 86, of Penn Township, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, surrounded by family.

Born Aug. 13, 1935, in Butler, Paul was the son of the late John and Mary (Fedorski) Slomer.

Paul is survived by two sons, Paul (Nicole) Slomer Jr. of Butler and Eric Slomer of Pittsburgh; along with three grandchildren, Michael and Alexander Slomer, and Julianna (Jared) Hennig.He is also survived by his brother, John (Dottie) Slomer of Butler; his sisters-in-law, Rose Stepula of Seminole, Pa., and Ruth Ann Michel of Renfrew; and a number of nieces and nephews.Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Eileen, who passed away on Aug. 14, 2018. The two were married at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Butler on June 21, 1957.He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert (Bob), and his wife, Donna; as well as two brothers-in-law, Ronald and Gary Michel; and his aunt, Merilee Geibel.Following his mother's death when he was 2, Paul was raised by his paternal grandparents at the family homestead in Lyndora. He remained forever grateful for the values they instilled in him, which fostered his love of family and strong work ethic.Paul attended Butler High School before joining the U.S. Army in 1952, and served in the Korean War. During his service, Paul attained the rank of sergeant first class at an unprecedented young age.After finishing his enlistment, Paul was a proud union construction laborer for over 40 years. He worked most of his career for the Ken McKinnis and C.T. Dumbaugh construction companies.He was an avid plantsman and could often be found outdoors tending to his lawn and vegetable garden.Paul had a passion for sporting events and was a baseball and harness racing enthusiast. He was very active in coaching youth baseball in the Penn Township and Butler communities.Paul and Eileen were longtime members of Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church, and were active in the Penn Township community, where they resided for more than 60 years.SLOMER — A Mass of Christian burial for Paul Slomer Sr., who died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, will be held to celebrate his life and his wife, Eileen, at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church, 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler.Family and friends will be received from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at the church in advance of Mass.Paul will be laid to rest with Eileen in the Mausoleum of Calvary Cemetery, North Main Street, Butler.Arrangements were made by Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler.For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.