![]() Huntington, Jr, granddaughter Abigail Andrews, and former spouse Fay (Helbling) Huntington. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother L. He liked to play and watch golf, and was an avid reader and history buff with a special interest in World War II. Bruce was an avid Buffalo Bills fan from the team’s inception. He retired to Winter Garden, FL in 2013 to be closer to family and thoroughly enjoyed more time with his expanding gaggle of grand and great-grandchildren. ![]() Myers, FL in 1985 where he briefly managed a Salvation Army Thrift Store before becoming (lead) groundskeeper at Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club. He also graduated in 1955 from the State University of NY Agricultural & Technical Institute, Alfred, NY.īruce took up residence in Medina, NY, in 1959, where he was involved in the Jaycees, worked as an adjuster for the Retail Credit Insurance Company, tended bar at the Apple Grove Inn and the Sacred Heart Club, and also worked for Sec Tel phone company. Bruce was a Class of 1952 graduate of Barker Central School. He was born on Quaker Street in Barker, NY on Januat the home of his parents Florence (Jesson) and Leslie Albert Huntington. passed away peacefully in Orlando, FL on Jat age 89. To share a special memory of Butch, please visit ORLANDO/MEDINA- Bruce W. Bring your favorite dish to pass along with stories to share.ĭonations may be made to the charity of your choice. Please come as you are as he wouldn’t have wanted you any other way. In accordance with Butch’s wishes no prior visitation will be held, but family and friends are invited to gather for a family reunion style celebration of life on Sunday, July 9, from noon to 4 p.m. To the Medina Fire Department for providing Butch with one last FAST SMOOTH RIDE. The family would like to extend gratitude to Medina Memorial Hospital Emergency Department and Buffalo General Hospital ICU for their extraordinary care and attention during this most difficult time. He is survived by his daughters Heidi (Anthony Wasch) Coleman, Jodi (Michael) Schultz-Waild, sons Christopher (Adrienne) Schultz and Nicholas (Aimee) Schultz, and son-in-law Steven Coleman grandchildren Keith and Tori Coleman, Austin and Tarin Waild, and Zoe Schultz sisters Anita (Chris) Jones, Eileen (Eric) Ambrose, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.ĭuane is predeceased by his wife Kay Loraine Gurnsey Schultz and granddaughter Sophie Schultz. Of all things, Butch’s greatest accomplishment in life was his family. No matter what the activity of the day was, he was never in a hurry and always did it his way. He always talked to strangers and rough necks, was always kind. ![]() He could be found in his garage for hours working on cars, tractors, building a new creation he had come up with or just daydreaming of his next big invention (but mostly day dreaming).ĭespite all his doubters and critics, Butch always went everywhere with love. He loved fast cars, admiring women, and driving around discovering treasures that others had discarded and giving them new life. Ever since a young age, Butch lived life to the fullest on his terms with one foot on the gas and one foot in the grave. He worked as a tool and die maker, machinist, and since his retirement could be found tinkering on something in the garage whenever he was home. Butch was born and raised in Middleport, a son of the late Ruth and Levern Schultz. MIDDLEPORT – Duane “Butch” Schultz, 70, of Middleport, NY, lost his battle to Multiple Myeloma on December 23, 2022, after being blessed with a week-long family celebration in California with his children and grandchildren.
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