Obituary of Herbert P. Buser

Mr. Herbert P. “Herk” Buser, 81, formerly of Tidioute passed away at his daughter’s home at 412 E. Spruce St., Titusville at 8:20 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Buser was born on June 8, 1934, in Titusville to the late Richard and Eva Rodgers Buser. He was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1952. Upon graduation, Herbert served in the U.S. Army overseas. He was employed by Quaker State working on the pipeline and was a buyer at the time of his retirement from the company. Herk was a lifetime member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW. He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and cabinets, collecting guns, being outdoors hunting and fishing, reading and riding his 4-wheeler. Herk is survived by three daughters, Kim Buser and husband Frank Gariepy, Kelly Weldon and husband Larry both of Titusville, Kristy Buser Wray and companion Rick Scouten of Harleysville; five grandchildren, Justin Foley, Jessica Foley, Shane Biltz, Erin Biltz, Alecia Weldon; two brothers, Roger Buser of Rouseville, George Buser of Titusville; his former wife, Gayle Buser of Titusville; and five step-children, Joe Ruot, Robin Ruot, George Ruot, Larry Ruot, and Rayf Ruot. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly H. “Jean” Hartman Buser who died on July 15, 2006. A celebration of Herk’s life will be held at the family camp, 68 Red Pine Lane in Tidioute on Saturday, July 18, 2015, with full military rites observed starting at 2:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Crawford County 406 W. Oak St., Titusville, PA 16354.