Joseph J. "Butch" Santee

Joseph J. “Butch” Santee, 77, of Fountain Hill, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving companion of Marion Rodgers for over 26 years. Born in Bangor, he was the son of the late John and Gladys A. (LaBar) Santee. Butch honorably served his country in the United States Army. He drove Tractor trailer for 57 years and retired from Penske this past May. Butch was a former member of Wesley Methodist Church, Belfast. He loved playing guitar, country music and going to county fairs. 

Survivors: In addition to his loving companion Marion, son Joseph Santee, Jr. of Bethlehem; siblings Johnny Santee (Marsha Mengel) of Myerstown, Linda Rothenberger (Richard) of Wernersville, Dawn Padula of Rehoboth, DE and Gary Santee (Sheila) of Titusville, FL. 

Services: A Memorial Service will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Cantelmi Funeral Home, 1311 Broadway, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 where the family will receive relatives and friends from 1 P.M. until time of the service. Burial will follow at Arndt Cemetery. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. 

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