Carl H. Vinroe III Obituary (1949 - 2022)

Carl H. Vinroe III, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice. Born December 13, 1949, in Butler County, he was the son of the late Carl H. Vinroe Jr. and the late Margaret Ann (Heaton) Vinroe. Carl was married to the love of his life, Kay Susan Hutchison on September 14, 1973. They had enjoyed nearly 47 years together until her passing September 2, 2020. Susie and Vinny loved to feed the wildlife at their home and enjoyed being with family. Carl always remembered to send birthday cards with a monetary gift, especially to the younger ones. Carl was a member of Rider Lutheran Church. Carl graduated from Slippery Rock State College. After 30 years of honorable public service, Carl retired from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Federal Investigative Services in 2007. He was an avid bowler and golfer. Carl was recognized by the USBC for 25 years of participation in the USBC national tournaments in 2010. In 1994, Carl had a perfect 300 game included in an 802 series. He was inducted into the BCBA Hall of Fame on February 21, 2015. Carl was also a member of the Sunset Golf league for many years. Carl enjoyed lottery scratchers, gambling, traveling to bowling tournaments, and Las Vegas. He enjoyed watching professional sports, especially the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, and the PGA. He was a gentleman and a good friend who would do anything for someone in need. Carl is survived by two brothers, Robert R. Vinroe and Richard B. Vinroe (Joyce). He was proceeded in death by his older brother Brad in January 2022. He is also survived by numerous sister- and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews from both sides of the family as well as his only cousin Leanne Heaton. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001. A funeral will follow immediately following visitation at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Joel Benson, officiating. A private interment will be at Rider Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BCHS or Rider Cemetery, 189 Rider Church Rd., West Sunbury, PA 16061.