Elmer L. Lauster, 83, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 25, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his family at home.
He was born March 9, 1937 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Henry Raymond Lauster and Dorothy (Huselton) Lauster.
Elmer worked for Armco for 38 years as a Furnace Heater where he retired in 1999. He was a member of Thorncreek United Methodist Church but faithfully attended Summit Church.
He was a simple man who faithfully helped others every day. Elmer was a member of the Victory Lodge No. 694 F.& A.M..
Elmer is survived by his loving spouse of 64 years, Joanne who he married on June 11, 1955. One son, Gary L. Lauster of Butler, PA; two daughters, Terry (Robert) Waite of Butler, PA and Michelle (Glenn) Farrell of Saxonburg, PA; seven grandchildren, Heath L. Lauster, Aaron (Erika) Waite, Malorye Joanne (Scott) Barlett, Dane Farrell, Leah (Justin) Reese, Olivia Lauster, Brecken Newton Farrell; five great-grand children, Kyle, Maeve, Declan, Finn, Kane; one brother, Olyn R. Lauster of Butler, PA: one sister-in-law, Sandra Winters of Butler, PA.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Mae (Lauster) Sutter, his grandparents, John & Wilda Lauster and his daughter-in-law, Kristen Lauster.
Due to the many restrictions imposed because of the Coronavirus, there will not be a public visitation.
A celebration of his life will be scheduled for a later date at Summit Church.
Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 East North St., Butler, PA 16001 is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made in Elmer’s honor to Summit Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Butler, PA 16002.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.