Harold H. Daum Jr.

Harold H. “Butch” Daum Jr., 77, of Leeper, Pa., formerly of Butler, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021, at UPMC Northwest Hospital in Seneca, Pa.

Born May 14, 1944, in Butler, he was the son of the late Harold H. Daum Sr. and Viola Margaret (Schriner) Daum.

Harold was a graduate of Butler High School. He attended Slippery Rock University, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in foreign language. Harold then attended Pitt University, and graduated with his master’s degree in comparative literature and languages.

He was the co-owner of the former Butler meat packing plant, until it sold in 1995.

Harold was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed taking care of his and all animals, the outdoors, sailing, working out, fishing, hunting, calf roping, which he did with Steve Ford on the rodeo circuit for several years, endurance horse riding and trail riding, playing the Spanish guitar, and most of all, loved spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Holly S. Daum of Leeper; two daughters, Christy Cresto and her husband, Matthew, of Murrysville, and Kathleen Kahle and her husband, James, of Leeper; four grandchildren, Jayme and Emma Hinkle, and Collin and Carter Cresto, and with another one on the way.

DAUM — Family and friends of Harold H. “Butch” Daum Jr., who died Saturday, May 29, 2021, are invited to a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m. Saturday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler, with the Rev. Robert Edmundson officiating.

Burial will be in North Side Cemetery in Butler.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Harold to The Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Forge Road, Lititz, PA 17543; UPMC Northwest Employee Assistance Fund, 100 Fairfield Drive, Seneca, PA 16346; or to any local humane society or animal rescue near you.

Online condolences may be given at www.thompson-miller.com.