Gerald "Joe" E. Soose

Gerald E. “Joe” Soose, age 91, of Butler, passed away the afternoon of Saturday May 11, 2024 with his family by his side. 

Born on November 2, 1932 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late George and late Olive (Wise) Soose. 

Joe was a Member of Muddycreek Evangelical Presbyterian Church and was a local scrap yard owner for over 60 years.  Joe was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean War on the USS Floyds Bay and also the USS Badoeng Strait.  He also proudly served in the United States Army Reserves for many years retiring in 1992. 

Joe married the love of his life, Annabelle Webb Soose, on July 9, 1965.  She preceded him in death October 7, 2020.

Joe is survived by his daughter: Crystal Dee Soose, of Butler; three grandsons: Jerad (Gabrielle) Soose, Joseph (Stephanie) Walker, and Matthew Walker; seven great grandchildren: Jerad, Jayden, & Kaylen Soose, Noah Latulola, Dimitri Tyson, and Logan & Zoe Walker. He is also survived by his sister, Patty (David) McDougal, of Barkeyville and his brother, Larry (Patty) Soose, of Butler; many nieces and nephews; and the beloved family dog, Noelle. 

Along with his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. 

Family and Friends will be received for Visitation from 3-7 pm Wednesday May 15, 2024 at the William F. Young Funeral Home 132 Main Street West Sunbury.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home Thursday May 16, 2024 with Rev. Matt Kail officiating. 

Burial will follow at Greenlawn Burial Estates with Military Honors provided by Butler VFW Post 249, Lyndora Legion Post 778, and Butler American Legion Post 117.

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