Karl “Sam” Birckbichler

Karl “Sam” Birckbichler, 76, of Butler passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born in Butler on February 20, 1948 to the late Theodore and Viola (Grey) Birckbichler. Sam honorably served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and later worked at Tesone Transport until he retired. Sam enjoyed bowling and horseshoes and was described as a genuinely great man to all, and his family was his entire world. He was the beloved husband of the late Connie Birckbichler (2019) whom he married on January 16, 1970; father of Brian (Brandie) Birckbichler and Melissa (David) Cunningham; brother of Barbara Cook, Lillian Keefer, Alonzo “Bud” Birckbichler and Bruce Birckbichler; grandfather of Matthew Cunningham, Breanna Birckbichler and Luke Cunningham. Along with his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence and Charles Birckbichler. Burial will be held privately through the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16055. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.