Clair “Butch” Gold, 70, of Butler passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born in Butler on October 25, 1945, to Cecil and Doris (Bauer) Gold. Butch honorably served in the U.S. Army, where he received his National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle and Grenade Lchr. After his service he worked for PennDOT and Lick Hill VFD.
Butch was a kind, loyal and loving husband and father. He was a proud Army veteran and firefighter, dedicated to the community, who enjoyed baseball, football, hockey and gardening. Butch was always there to lend a helpful hand and loved his family with his whole heart. He was known for his reliable, compassionate nature, loyal integrity and patience.
Butch was the beloved husband of Hageng (Youn) Gold; father of Judy Gold, Linda (Jason) Kusner; brother of Tim (Lisa) Gold; grandfather of David (Alyssa) and Travis (Jade) Christley; great grandfather of Kayden, Tanner and Carly Christley; and two nephews.
All services were held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. Burial was held privately.