Robert Joseph Eppinger, Jr., 65, of Butler, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 30, 1958 in Butler, the son of the late Robert J. Eppinger, Sr. and Bettylou (Host) Eppinger of Butler.
Bob enjoyed gardening and loved to can his produce. He also enjoyed fishing and tinkering in his garage. He had been a mechanic and bleach mixer for Austin Bleach Company.
Surviving are his mother, his wife of 40 years, Barbara (Reges) Eppinger of Butler; his son, Robert James Eppinger and his fiancé Lizzy Edinger of Butler; his two grandchildren, Alex Eppinger and Sara Eppinger; several sisters and brothers-in-law and his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 3PM until the time of service at 5PM with his pastor Matthew Perkins of New Beginnings Free Methodist Church officiating.
Private burial in West Sunbury Union Cemetery.