Robert (Butch) L. Genis
June 15, 1940 ~ August 31, 2021
Born in: Meadville, Pennsylvania
Robert L. "Butch" Genis, 81, of Meadville, passed away, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Meadville Medical Center. He was born June 15, 1940 in Meadville, a son of Robert J. Genis and Lorna VanNess Genis. He married Ruth H. Mattis on September 8, 1962 at Saint Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church.
He was a 1958 graduate of Randolph East Mead High School where he played on the school's first ever football team. Following graduation he attended Edinboro University from 1958-1960. In 1960, he joined the United States Army where he was a paratrooper with 82nd Airborne Intelligence. He was employed with Penelec for over 30 years until his retirement, following his retirement he was called back to be a lineman instructor for over 20 years.
Butch was a member of Saint Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church, Meadville Elks Club, Meadville Club, West Mead Fire Department, Station #4, and VFW Post 2006 where he served on the Color Guard.
He enjoyed golf, archery, hunting, reading, time with his grandchildren and friends, and years ago he played county league fast pitch softball for Arts and Conrads where he was the team catcher.
Butch is survived by his loving wife, Ruth H. Genis of Meadville; a daughter, Tammy Sterling and her companion Ron Hartzell of Guys Mills; a son, Paul R. Genis of Warren, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Ryan and Breanna Sterling of Guys Mills and Heath and McKenna Genis of Warren, Pennsylvania; a sister, Barbara Genis of Middleton, Ohio; two sister in laws, Erma Genis and Mabel Marr both of Guys Mills; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Stanley "Slip" Genis.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Saturday, September 4th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Saint Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church, 26012 N. Frenchtown Road, Guys Mills. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at the church with Father Jeffrey J. Lucas as celebrant.
Burial will follow at Saint Hippolyte Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made in Butch's memory to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 (www.stjude.org)
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Butch's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville
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Ruth & family…I am so sorry for your loss. Butch was a good man and my prayers and sympathies go out to you during your time of grief. God bless you and your family. Joyce Kircher and family.
Dear Ruth, I’m sure you don’t remember me but I was part of hiis group when Pre-Paid legal came to the Meadville area. He had great integrity and I considered him as a friend via PPL I sh you aand your family the good timesthat you had with him and I’m sorry that he has gone to Heaven.
Kenneth Honadle
We are so incredibly sorry to hear you lost Butch. He was such a generous and giving man and mentor for so many young men including my son, Addison Shull. My husband and son have so many wonderful memories with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Butch (and his recently deceased brother Slip) are in so many of my childhood’s fond memories. Whenever I think of playing around the barn as a child at the Genis farm I think of them both. They taught me a lot of stuff around the farm and they were great childhood friends.
It was nice to see Butch’s photo on the Warren Funeral website and read about him. I still recognize his face though I haven’t seen it now for more than 35 years.
My condolences go out to Ruth. I think Butch was a really great guy.
Cousin Jill (Powell) Stoecker
To the family
Sending our sincere condolences to you all. Butch was such a great guy as we would always see him on the golf course or at football games. Cherish the memories.
So sorry for your loss. Butch was a great man. He was kindhearted and funny, always had a story to tell. He will be missed by many. Sending love to you all.
My condolences to Ruth and the Genis family in this time of grief. I look back with fond memories of Butch and my other “country cousins” in the extended family. Butch was a generous soul who shared a lot of experiences of life with his younger cousin from the New York City suburbs during our annual visits to the farm. Butch had a great sense of humor, such as when he taught me how to milk a cow, which included a shot of milk in the eye. I have a lot of precious childhood memories of playing in the barn and helping to work on the farm and dairy bar. May God strengthen Ruth and all the family as we remember and give thanks for Butch.
Jeff Powell (cousin)
Sending our Sympathies to Ruth and family. Jacklyn and Dennis Cease
Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. You know I always loved taking care of that handsome hubby of yours. You are in my thoughts.
LeeAnne Barker, VNAA