William L. Protzman, 85, of Butler, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at UPMC Passavant McCandless.
He was born March 26, 1938 in Summit Twp., the son of the late Lester and Neta (Faux) Protzman.
Bill had owned & operated Bill’s Radiator Repair in Butler for 27 years. He also worked at Lernerville Speedway and Pennsylvania Motor Speedway and various other tracks. He raced stock cars for many years and was a member of Pittsburgh Circle Track Club.
Surviving are his four daughters, Debra Protzman of Butler; Lisa Protzman of Arlington, TX; Linda Protzman of Charlotte, NC; and Nicole (John) Stevenson of Butler; his son, Douglas (Sue) Protzman of West Sunbury; six grandchildren; his sister, Dorothy Lippold of Grove City; and his companion, Debbie Bowser of Butler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy May Protzman, who passed away on November 14, 2015; his sisters, Ellen Sherman, Mary Elizabeth Protzman, and his brother in law, Ted Lippold.
Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8PM.
Services will be held at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10AM with Jim Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow in the Gruenwald Cemetery, Butler.