Published November 27. 2012 11:00PM
Norman M. Butz, 89, of Lower Macungie Township, died November 20, 2012, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Marion E. (Lohrman) Butz "Dolly." Born in Macungie, he was the son of the late C.M.J. and Eva (Bittenbender) Butz.
He proudly served his country in the Air Force during World War II.
He worked at Mack Trucks prior to acquiring his own business, Butz' Atlantic Service Station, which he owned and operated for 30 years until retiring. He also owned several rental properties.
After his retirement he and his wife traveled across the entire United States.
He was an avid race car enthusiast and car owner.
He was a member of the VFW Post 9264 Macungie, Lehigh Lodge #326 F&AM, Rajah Shrine, Reading, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and Hillbillies Clan #9.
He is survived by daughters, Dolores A. and her husband Anthony L. Dellanoce and Lois A. and her husband Jeffery W. Althouse Sr., both of Macungie; grandchildren, Jeremy Norman Althouse, Anthony Jason Dellanoce, and Michael Christopher Dellanoce; step-grandchildren, Nicole Dellanoce, Jeffrey Althouse Jr., and Carrie and her husband Matt Young. He was predeceased by a sister, Evelyn Jacob; grandson, Bruce Dale Tapler Jr.
Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad St., Philadelphia, 19140.
Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.