Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Thomas); Loving father of Scot (Helen) Eckert and Julie R. (Terence) Hurley; Grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; Brother of the late Joan Schifferle and Carol Wittmer. Family and friends may call Saturday February 7th from 10AM-12 noon at the Perna Dengler Roberts Funeral Home 1671 Maple Rd. Williamsville, NY 14221, where a funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Rev. Amir Tawadrous will officiate. Flowers gratefully declined if desired contributions may be made to either Music To Remember at 11751 Hanover Rd, Silver Creek, NY 14136 or at www.musictorememberwny.com/donate or to Hospice Foundation of WNY, PO Box 590, Buffalo, NY 14240, www.hospicebuffalo.com