Vensel

Robert S. Vensel, 83, of Bruin, passed away late Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born in Butler, Pa. on Sept. 9, 1941, he was the son of the late Harlen James and Myrna Heeter Vensel.

He served in the 2nd Armored Division of the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964 and was part of Operation Big Lift in Germany. He remained in the Reserves until 1968. A hard worker, he worked for Mike Mostowy and Richards Coal Co. He later began a career with Bruin Oil Co., Quaker State, which became Petrowax, Allied Signal, where he retired as a retort operator.

Bob enjoyed watching the History Channel, old Westerns, the Byron Jackson Auto and NASA programming. He also enjoyed hunting with his flintlock and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Sue Vensel, whom he married July 31, 1965; his children, Brenda (Stacy) Kellerman of Red Lion, Pa., Doug (Kimberly) Vensel of Hamilton, Ohio, and Audrey Gordon of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Janet Page of Chicora; his grandchildren, Felicia Kellerman, Katelyn Edwards, Zakery Gordon, Keira Vensel, Cheyenne Ball, Nicholas Vensel, Alexander Vensel and Dakota Ball; and great-grandchildren, Arabella Snow, Cayson Snow and Royee Black.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jim Vensel, Joanne Emery, Bonnie May Vensel, Milo “Bill” Vensel, Dean “Sonny” Vensel and Larry Vensel; and a grandson, Quinton Loyal Gordon.

VENSEL — Private family visitation for Robert S. Vensel, who died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, will be held at BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, Parker, and interment will be held at Bear Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to BHS Palliative Care online at Independence.health.com or mail to BHS Foundation (Palliative Care) 1 Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001.

To view or send condolences and to send flowers and sympathy cards, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.

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