John E. Kerschbaumer, 60, of Bradys Bend died Wednesday March 30, 2016 at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born March 2, 1956, he was the son of John W. and Eleanor M. "Peg" (McCollough) Kerschbaumer. 

A 1974 graduate of East Brady High School, John first worked at the RexHide in East Brady and later Witco for 12 years.  For years earlier, John trimmed trees for Dewey and brought boats in and out of storage at Michigan Limestone. 

On August 17, 1987, John married Virginia "Ginny" Lutz, she survives.

A member of the Bradys Bend American Legion Post #488, John served as the adjutant, handing memberships for the club.  In earlier years, he played baseball and softball, was an exceptional bowler once having a 300 game, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and sports.  John took the most pride in his daughters and enjoyed watching their sporting events through the years. 

He is survived by his wife Ginny Kerschbaumer of Bradys Bend, 2 daughters, Alicia Bly and husband Mark of Kittanning Hollow and Kara Kerschbaumer (Kyle Barger) of Bradys Bend.  His mother Peg Kerschbaumer of Cove Run, 1 sister Debbie Henry and husband Terry of East Brady and 1 brother David Kerschbaumer and wife Robyn of Chicora. 

John is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

John's family would especially like to thank his golf buddies from Hiland Golf Course for making his last day so enjoyable.  Your kindness will never be forgotten. 

Friends of John E. Kerschbaumer will be received 6-8 PM Saturday April 2nd and 2-4, 6-8 PM Sunday April 3, 2016 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way East Brady, PA 16028

Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM Monday April 4, 2016 at the Buechele Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul DeBacco officiating.

Private Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the Kerschbaumer's suggest memorials be made in John's name to the American Heart Association 444 Liberty Ave. #1300 Pittsburgh, PA 15222

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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