BUTZ, Joseph Ambrose - WWII
Source: Attica Star Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1989
Attica—Joseph Ambrose Butz, 81, 506 N. Third St., Attica, died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 1989, in Woodland Manor Nursing Center, Attica. He had been a patient there the past four years.
He was born Aug. 5, 1907, in Williamsport, the son of Mathias A. and Margaret VanDame Butz. He was never married. He attended Williamsport schools and lived in Warren County for a time and had lived in Attica most of his life. He was a self-employed truck driver.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and had served with the Attica National Guard. During World War II, he served in Sicily, Italy and France. He was wounded in action in Italy and received a Purple Heart.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. James (Bonnie) Carnahan, Attica. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
Friends may call from noon until time of service at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Maus Funeral Home, Attica. Pastor Edward Bennett will officiate and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Attica, with military graveside rites by VFW Post 3318 of Attica. – thanks to S
Source: Short obituary from FindAGrave added by Vickie Stephenson
Attica – Joseph A. Butz, 81 of 506 N Third St, Attica died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday in Woodland Manor Nursing Center. He had been a patient there for the past four years. Mr. Butz was retired self-employed truck driver. He was born Aug 5, 1907, he attended Williamsport Schools and lived in Warren County for a time. He had lived in Attica most of his life. Mr. Butz was an Army Veteran of WWII and he had served with the Attica National Guard. During World War II He served in Sicily, Italy and France. He was wounded in action in Italy and received a Purple Heart. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. James (Bonnie) Carnaham of Attica (this may be one above and just not all there but the obit on FindAGrave quits here).
Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier Mon Feb 27, 1989 p 18
Attica – Joseph A. Butz, 81 of 506 N Third St, Attica died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday in Woodland Manor Nursing Center. He had been a patient there for the past four years. Mr. Butz was retired self-employed truck driver. He was born Aug 5, 1907, he attended Williamsport Schools and lived in Warren County for a time. He had lived in Attica most of his life. Mr. Butz was an Army Veteran of WWII and he had served with the Attica National Guard. During World War II He served in Sicily, Italy and France. He was wounded in action in Italy and received a Purple Heart. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. James (Bonnie) Carnaham of Attica.
Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier Mon Feb 27, 1989 p 18
Funeral Notices – Butz, Joseph A. – Visitation at Maus Funeral Home, Attica from 12 noon Tuesday until time of service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Pastor Edward Bennett officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Attica with military graveside rites by VFW Post 3318 of Attica. One sister, two brothers preceded him in death. - kbz
