Klugh

Irvin G. "Butch" Klugh, 90, of Butler died at 3:45 a.m. today at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Nov. 13, 1917, in Butler, he was the son of Irvin M. and Vivian Yockey Klugh.

He had been a chief deputy sheriff, special deputy and deputy. He also was employed at his father's store, the I.M. Klugh Market.

Mr. Klugh owned a gun shop since 1951, and he had the oldest gun license issued in Butler County.

He was a life member of the National Sheriff's Association, Butler County Law Enforcement and the National Rifle Association.

He also was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, the Masonic Victory Lodge 694, the New Castle Consistory, Ducks Unlimited and the Syria Shrine. He also is a 71-year member of the Odd Fellows.

Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Klugh of Sarver; a brother, William Klugh of Vienna, Va.; a number of nieces and nephews; and a close friend and neighbor, Delores Wachsmuth.

His wife, Florence Denny Klugh, whom he married July 21, 1940, died April 1, 2002. Three sisters and two brothers also preceded him in death.

<B>KLUGH</B> — Friends of Irvin G. "Butch" Klugh, who died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the <B>YOUNG FUNERAL HOME</B>, 127 W. Jefferson St. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Reformed Church with the Rev. Dr. Robert Peterson officiating. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Reformed Church.Information also is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.