Ervin T. Deal Sr.

Ervin T. Deal Sr., 87, of East Butler passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was born in Springfield, PA on May 13, 1934 to the late Frank T. and Martha (Barnes) Deal. Ervin served honorably in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed by Pullman Standard for over 30 years and retired when the closed. Ervin was a member of the East Butler Fireman’s Club and American Legion Post #117. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and fires. Ervin was known for his work ethic and his love for his family. He was the beloved husband to Georgia (Logan) Deal since their marriage on August 4, 1955; father of Cindy (Devin) Thomas, Patricia (William) Shuler, Ervin T. (Kelly) Deal Jr., Eric (Becky) Deal, Blanche (Doug) Mentzer, Ben Deal, and Gerry Deal (Kevin Scott); brother of Gladys (Rich) Gardner. Ervin is also survived by 25 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers, sisters, and 1 grandchild. Friends will be received Tuesday, August 31, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM in the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD, BUTLER, PA 16001, WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.  A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday September 1st in the funeral home with graveside prayers at Butler County Memorial Park Cemetery to follow. “When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand; The angel said my place was ready, in heaven far above, and that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through heavens gates, I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me, and told me “Welcome Home.” So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think were far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.”