Arnold William Buttner
July 25, 1920 - May 27, 2019
Arnold W. Buttner, 98, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2019. Arnold was born on July 25, 1920 in Flensburg, Germany. After coming to the United States at age 6, Arnold proudly served in the US Army World War II. He and his wife, Emile, settled in Flushing NY where he resided before eventually moving to Boynton Beach in 1993. Arnold is predeceased by his wife, Emile, parents Arnold and Ida Buttner and daughter Barbara Sandsted. Survivors include a daughter Jeanette Boyle, son Robert Buttner (June), daughter Maryann Bernard (Tom) and grandchildren Tara (David), Jimmy, Kristine (Gary), Brian (Ashley), Kory (Kristin), Allison (Robert) and Timmy and great-grandchildren Katelyn, Michael, Galvin, Rory, Sean, Madison, Noah and Luke and Barbara's husband, Kenny Sandsted. Survivors also include Arnold’s loving companion of 25 years, Eleanore Pilgrim, with whom together gave them both a second chance at life to travel and enjoy family and friends. Arnold embraced a new family atmosphere with Eleanore and her sons, Gary and Glen, along with their children and grandchildren. Arnold loved watching game shows, baseball, football and Alfred Hitchcock. He loved Jeanette McDonald, actress and singer. Arnold will be missed. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Palm Beach Memorial Park, 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, Florida 33462. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any organization that supports U.S. Veterans or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Arnold W. Buttner, 98, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2019. Arnold was born on July 25, 1920 in Flensburg, Germany. After coming to the United States at age 6, Arnold proudly served in the US Army World... View Obituary & Service Information