Robert P. “Spider” Evans

Robert P. “Spider” Evans, 69, of Butler, passed away Monday morning, June 19, 2023, in the
comfort of his home.
He was born March 9, 1954 in Butler, a son of the late William H. Evans and Ruth (Smith) Evans.
Spider had worked at the AK Steel plant in Butler for 43 years, retiring in 2016. He was a member of All
Saints Parish, St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Butler, the American Legion #117, the United Bow
Hunters, the Butler City Hunting and Fishing Club and the Moraine Sportsmans Club.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa A. (Frerotte) Evans, whom he married May 22, 1999.
His brothers and sisters: William (Patty) Evans of Florida, Joyce (Michael) Long of Florida, Deborah
Evans of Butler, John (Sue) Evans of Butler, Holly (Lisa) Evans of Harrisburg and Bradley (Hannia)
Evans of North Carolina.
2 daughters, Tanya (Robert) Kirkwood of Butler and Jennifer (Haakon) Kalkvik of Florida.
A grandson, Logan Kirkwood of Butler and 3 grandchildren in Florida.
Numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Karen McClure, an aunt Joan Evans and a
niece, Meridith McClure.
Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham Street in Butler, from 2-4 and
6-8 pm on Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 10:00 am, at St. Peter
Roman Catholic Church, 127 Franklin Street, Butler. The Rev. John Baver to officiate.
In Lieu of Flowers, Donations are requested to the Lupus Foundation of PA, please visit www.lupus.org