Francis L. Soose, Sr. Obituary (1934

Francis L. Soose, Sr, 88, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 29, 2022, at the Sugar Creek Rest Skilled Nursing Home. He was born July 10, 1934, in Butler, Pennsylvania, to the late George Soose and the late Olive Wise Soose. Francis graduated from Butler High School and Nyack College, receiving a Bachelor's degree. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Francis worked in the Combustion Department for Armco. He was a member of North Main Street Church of God. Francis enjoyed taking country rides with his wife. Francis survived by his wife, Madeline C. Soose, who he married on March 19, 1955, and recently, celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary; two sons, Francis L. Soose, Jr. of Butler, PA, James E. Soose of Saratosa, FL; two daughters, Susan S. (Daniel) Snyder of Butler, PA, Sheila M. Soose of Pittsburgh, PA; two grandchildren, Sarah Snyder, Lauren Soose; two great-grandchildren, Ella and Lincoln; two brothers, Gerald Soose of Butler, PA, Larry Soose of Butler, PA; one sister, Pat McDougal of Barkeyville, PA; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steve Soose; one daughter-in-law, Theresa Soose; one granddaughter, Samantha Snyder; two brothers; and two sisters. Friends will be received Monday, October 3, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 124 East North St. Butler, PA, with Rev. Brandon Lenhart, officiating. A private burial will take place in the Harrisville Prairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to North Main Street Church of God, 1201 North Main Street Ext., Butler, PA, 16001.