Robert E. Day, 85, of Butler, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his residence.
He was born October 3, 1933 in Petrolia, the son of the late Ralph and Ethel (Larimore) Day.
In his younger years, he had been a basketball, football, baseball and softball player in the area. He loved playing the lottery, watching sports and had been an avid walker. He was a retired custodian from Butler Area School District.
Surviving are his daughter, Kathie Byars of Rome, GA; 3 brothers, Richard Day of East Butler, Regis “Biz” Day of Petrolia and Larry Day of Beaver; 3 sisters, Maxine Kamerer of New Castle, Joyce Collier of Butler and Carol “Cindy” Coleman of Petrolia; 2 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis and 3 sisters, June, Joan and Harriet.
A memorial service will be arranged at a later date. Private burial at Bear Creek Cemetery.