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Herbert P. “Herk” 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.

Condolences can be sent to Garrett Funeral Home, Inc.

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