Leo Joseph Rosenbauer, Jr., age 78, of Butler, passed away Saturday, March 23, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Pittsburgh on June 5, 1940, he was a son of the late Leo J. Rosenbauer, Sr. and Dorothy Schultz Rosenbauer.

He retired from Butler Armco after more than 35 years of service.

Leo was a member of Saint Wendelin Roman Catholic Church.

He most enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Lee Geibel Rosenbauer, whom he married June 4, 1960; three sons, Leo J. Rosenbauer, III and his wife, Sharon, of Butler, Michael Rosenbauer his wife, Patty, of Maine, and Timothy Rosenbauer and his wife, Lisa, of Fenelton; five grandchildren, Melissa Weichey and her husband, Jesse. Jr., Leo J. Rosenbauer IV, Melanie Rosenbauer, Cody Rosenbauer, and Morgan Rosenbauer; and one great-granddaughter, Abigail Weichey.

He is also survived by one sister, Christine Grontkowski and her husband, Tom, of Washington; three brothers, Philip Rosenbauer and his wife, Diane, of Butler, Gerard Rosenbauer and his wife, Nadine, of Butler, and Jude Rosenbauer and his wife, Debbie, of Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Audrey Rosenbauer.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler, on Tuesday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 12 noon from Saint Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, 210 Saint Wendelin Road, Butler, with Reverend Matthew McClain, pastor, officiating.

Burial will take place in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Herman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity.