Edward F. Goldscheitter

Edward F. Goldscheitter, 87, of Clinton Township passed away Feb. 7, 2021, at Butler Memorial Hospital after a monthlong battle with COVID-19.

He was born April 21, 1933, in Clinton Township, and was the son of the late Julius and Josephine (Palko) Goldscheitter.

Edward, with his son William, owned and operated Goldscheitter Dairy Farm in Clinton Township, which his grandfather started in 1924. Over the years, he expanded the farm from the original 270 acres to over 600 acres.

Edward was active and on the boards of many farm organizations, including the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Country Belle, United Dairy Farmers, Agway Petroleum, Butler County Conservation District and the Butler County Woodland Owners Association.

In 2005, to promote and encourage family agriculture, Edward established Sunrise Farm, a family homestead and blueberry farm for his children and grandchildren.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Edward played the accordion in “The Eddie Goldscheitter Trio,” a local polka and square dance band.

Since 1958, for 63 years, Edward kept a daily journal to chronicle the history of the Goldscheitter family and farm.

Ed believed that farming was a true profession, and he loved to advocate for the farming lifestyle and culture. It was not just a job, it was his life.

He was a member of St. Clement/Holy Martyrs Church, where he served on parish council, was an usher, and a member of the Slovak Heritage Association.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Krumenacker) Goldscheitter, and most recently, his son, Edward J. Goldscheitter, who passed away on Jan. 4, 2021.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Marianne Klabnik and Shirley Coleman.

Mr. Goldscheitter had eight surviving children, Maureen (Terry) Conner of Mercer, Carolyn (Robert) Piskor of Tarentum, Thomas (Kathy) Goldscheitter of Winfield Township, Maria (Gary) Vacca of Clinton Township, William (Gerri) Goldscheitter of Clinton Township, Barbara (Dennis) Cornetti of Clinton Township, James (Cheri) Goldscheitter of Clinton Township, and Linda (Tim) Orban of Houston, Texas.

Also surviving are 23 grandchildren; two great- grandsons; and countless, nieces, nephews, in-laws, neighbors and friends.

GOLDSCHEITTER — A private family visitation for Edward F. Goldscheitter, who died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, will be held at Duster Funeral Home, 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum. However, all relatives and friends are invited to attend a Christian funeral Mass at noon Thursday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights.

Burial will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Township.

Please observe CDC regulations for social distancing, and masks are required.

Please visit www.dusterfh.com.