Wimer

Gary Arthur Wimer, 87, of Strattanville, Pa., passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, as a result of pancreatic cancer.

He was born on April 3, 1934, in Portersville. He was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Roth) Wimer.

Gary graduated from Butler High School and then joined the U.S. Army. He honorably served his country for two years during the time of the Korean War.

Gary began working for Armco in 1953 and worked for 30 years as a pipefitter and the last 10 years as a foreman. After Gary retired in 1983, he moved to Strattanville into a home he built himself. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating on the Clarion River. Gary was under the excellent care of the staff at the Butler VA Community Living Center during his last phase of life.

Gary is survived by his brother, Allan Wimer of Georgia; son, Craig Wimer of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Jana Wimer-Kasperowski of Prosperity, Pa.; former wife, Lynda (Schuffert) Wimer of Butler; sons-in-law, Pete Walowen of Petrolia and Walt Kasperowski of Prosperity; grandsons, Erik, Connor and Alex; granddaughter, Caitlyn; and his constant companion, his dog, Rufus. Gary also recently became a great-grandfather with the birth of Charlotte.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Randall Wimer; and his daughter, Amy (Wimer) Walowen.

WIMER — Friends of Gary Arthur Wimer, who died Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 New Castle Road, Butler.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a veteran organization of your choice.

Please visit www.spencerdgeibel.com.

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