Ken Higgins

Ken Higgins of Butler, left this world on June 28, 2024 @7:20am, leaving behind is wife Sylvia (Krulatz) Higgins; Son Jeffrey Higgins and his wife E. Gail Higgins; his sister Mary (Higgins) Seman and her husband Stewart Seman; sisters-in-law, Patricia (King) Higgins, and Elizabeth Krulatz.
Ken was born to Hugh A. & Bridget (Smith) Higgins on April 9, 1936. Graduated from Butler High School in the Class of 1954. Married the love of his life, Sylvia, on May 31, 1958. Was in the Air Force Reserve and was an active member of All Saints Parish, St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church.
Ken was an employee of Pullman Standard until its closing in 1982, was then instrumental in the founding and setup of Alleghany Axle Co., in the city of Butler, where he continued as plant manager until his retirement in 2001.
In his spare time, he loved boating, and had a camp in East Brady, Snowmobiling, and was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and the Alleghany Ridge Runner Snowmobile Club. Golfed in regular outings with friends at Stoughton Acres and a league member at Highland Golf Course, and an active in bowling league member for many years. But his true love was cars. Old cars, new cars, classic cars, cars that needed love, really any cars, but especially Ford cars.
Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street, Butler, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Wednesday. A Blessing Service will follow at 7:00 pm, at the Funeral Home.