Obituaries
George Laverne Klaus, 86
George Laverne Klaus, 86 of Lancaster, Pa. formerly from Butler, Pa. died 10/29/2010 at the Heart of Lancaster Hospital, Lititz, Pa. after a year long battle with cancer. He was born in Etna, Pa., the son of the late Henry and Eleanor Klaus.
George was a torch repairman for Armco (AK Steel) for 40 years and retired in 1986. He served in the US Army during WWII.
George was inducted into the Butler Sports Hall of Fame. He lettered in Swimming, basketball and track and field. During his basketball career, he played for the YMCA league and traveled around the country. In the early 1950’s he played in a tournament in North Carolina and played against Wilt Chamberlain.
Surviving is his ex-wife Katharine Peterson, Wisconsin, four daughters, Lynda Tinsley wife of Jimmy, Susan Niggel wife of David, Carol Lindbeck wife of William, and Nancy Liberda wife of Edward. Nine grandchildren, Lorie Cox married to Micheal, William VanWormer married to Jeannine, David Niggel married to Angela, Greg Niggel, Elizabeth Liberda, Megan Lindbeck, Anna Lindbeck, Christopher Liberda, Marc Lindbeck. Five Great Grandchildren, Victoria Fratz, Alan VanWormer, Elissa Niggel, Rebecca Niggel, Hailea Koep. Nephews and great nephews.
George was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Lindbeck.
To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, Lititz PA 717-560-5100
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We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Pat and her family! George was a wonderful man who has visited our area numerous times over the last few years. He was a very special man and will be sorely missed by many. God Bless Pat and all who knew him!
With Sincere and Heartfelt Sympathy
Park Manor Friends and Neighbors
To Lynda, Susan, Carol, Nancy, and of course Kate~
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of George. He and dad were good friends. We have fond memories of you all from our youth and growing up on South Side. May God grant you healing blessings and comfort.
With deep sympathy,
Lucy, Ida, Ralph, and Joe Mariotti
