Obituary for Robert L. Brutts
Robert L. Brutts, 58, of Pottsville, passed away on Monday afternoon in his residence surrounded by his family.
Born in Norristown on June 5, 1963, he was the son of Pauline Margaret (Klesyk) and the late Robert L. Brutts.
Bob was a graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School.
He was as a corrections officer on both the County and Federal levels for over 25 years, retiring in 2014.
Bob was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville, where he was very active and devoted to volunteering for the Homeless Shelter and the Food Pantry. And through the years Bob and Holly hosted numerous exchange students.
He was a member of the Collegeville Masonic Lodge #310.
Bob was an avid WWII enthusiast and enjoyed reading and his dogs.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas, who he tragically lost in 2014. Through Nicholas' death and the Gift of Life Program Bob received the ultimate gift of his son's kidney.
He is survived by his wife, Holly L. (Hamm), to whom he was married for 36 years; a daughter, Noelle K. Brutts, at home; a son, Ryan R. Brutts, husband of Amanda, of Ringtown; grandsons, Connor and Nikolai Brutts; brother, Steve Brutts, widow of Tina, of Pottstown; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30th, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Presybyterian Church, 214 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers the family request contributions in Bob's memory be sent to the Gift of Life. Please make the check out to “Transplant Foundation” and mail to: Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd. St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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Born in Norristown on June 5, 1963, he was the son of Pauline Margaret (Klesyk) and the late Robert L. Brutts.
Bob was a graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School.
He was as a corrections officer on both the County and Federal levels for over 25 years, retiring in 2014.
Bob was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville, where he was very active and devoted to volunteering for the Homeless Shelter and the Food Pantry. And through the years Bob and Holly hosted numerous exchange students.
He was a member of the Collegeville Masonic Lodge #310.
Bob was an avid WWII enthusiast and enjoyed reading and his dogs.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas, who he tragically lost in 2014. Through Nicholas' death and the Gift of Life Program Bob received the ultimate gift of his son's kidney.
He is survived by his wife, Holly L. (Hamm), to whom he was married for 36 years; a daughter, Noelle K. Brutts, at home; a son, Ryan R. Brutts, husband of Amanda, of Ringtown; grandsons, Connor and Nikolai Brutts; brother, Steve Brutts, widow of Tina, of Pottstown; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30th, at 2:00 p.m. at the United Presybyterian Church, 214 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.
In lieu of flowers the family request contributions in Bob's memory be sent to the Gift of Life. Please make the check out to “Transplant Foundation” and mail to: Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. 3rd. St., Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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