Timothy J. Reges, age
52, of Keel Lane, Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, March
14, 2010 suddenly at his home.
Born May 25, 1957 in Butler, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the
late Howard W. Reges, Sr. and Cecelia A. Osche Reges.
Tim was a member of Hope Lutheran
Church in Cranberry Township. He was employed by Trinity
Presbyterian Church in Butler, and prior to that he was employed by
International Staple for thirty years until their closing. He was a
member of the Oneida Bow Hunters and was an avid and accomplished
hunter. He also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, canning, and he was
a gentleman farmer. He loved spending time with family and friends
recounting stories and enjoying each other's laughter.
Mr. Reges is survived by his wife,
Lenore Elaine Hattz Reges, whom he married on May 3, 1980; two sons,
Timothy J. Reges and his wife, Julie; Travis M. Reges and his fiance,
Ann Wigton; one daughter, Nicole Zirnsak and her husband, Matthew;
all of Butler; three grandchildren, Everett and Emmett Reges and
Jackson Zirnsak; his mother, Cecilia A. Osche Reges of Butler; three
brothers, Howard W. Reges, Jr. and his wife, Susan; Randall Reges;
and Mark Reges and his wife, Pamela; two sisters, Lori Fennell, and
Kimberly Cowan and her husband, Mark; all of Butler; many nieces and
nephews; and his dog, Josie.
Friends and family of Mr. Reges will
be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East
North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from
7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wedsnesday, March 17, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00
and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be from the
Hope Lutheran Church 8070 Rowan Road, Cranberry Township,
Pennsylvania 16066 on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with
Pastor Richard Leseganich and Pastor Ronald Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in Gruenwald Cemetery, Butler, Pennsylvania.
The family suggests donations be made
to the Building Fund of Hope Lutheran Church 8070 Rowan Road,
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066.