Gene R. Butz Gene R. Butz, 67, of East Texas, died Sept. 23, 2008 in his residence. He was the husband of Dolores M. (Moyer) Butz and the late Darlene (Ziegler) Butz. Born in East Texas, he was the son of the late Russell and Ellen (Eisenhard) Butz. He worked for Mack Trucks for 30 years, retiring in 1994. Previously he worked for Allen Organ. He was a member of Solomons U.C.C., Macungie. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid fisherman. He was a member of the Mercantile Club of Emmaus. Survivors: Wife; Daughter, Kelly Acker of Gaston, SC; Stepsons, Lance Oldt of Emmaus and Lynn Oldt of Macungie; Stepdaughter, Penny Fenstermaker of Old Zionsville; Brothers, Richard Butz of East Texas, Donald Butz of Allentown, Jimmy Butz of California, and Timothy Butz of Allentown; Sisters, Barbara Thompson of Allentown and Mary Kocis of Emmaus; Grandchildren, Jason, Jennifer, Ryan, and Alex; 5 Great Grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Gerald Butz. Services: Funeral Services Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at 4:30 PM in the Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Viewing 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.