Edward F. Goldscheitter

Edward F. Goldscheitter, (87) of Clinton Township, passed away at Butler Hospital on February 7, 2021 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. He was born April 21, 1933 in Clinton Township to the late Julius and Josephine (Palko) Goldscheitter.

Edward, with his son William, owned and operated Goldscheitter Dairy Farm in Clinton Township, which his grandfather started in 1924. Over the years, he expanded the farm from the original 270 to over 600 acres. Edward was active and on the Board of many farm organizations, including the PA Farm Bureau, Country Belle, United Dairy Farmers, Agway Petroleum, Butler County Conservation District, and the Butler County Woodland Owner's Association.

In 2005, to promote and encourage family agriculture, Edward established Sunrise Farm, a family homestead and blueberry farm for his children and grandchildren.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Edward played the accordion in The Eddie Goldscheitter Trio, a local polka and square dance band.

Since 1958, for 63 years, Edward kept a daily journal to chronicle the history of the Goldscheitter family and farm.

Ed believed that farming was a true profession, and he loved to advocate for the farming lifestyle and culture. It was not just a job; it was his life.

He was a member of St. Clement/Holy Martyrs Church, where he served on Parish Council, was an usher, and a member of the Slovak Heritage Association.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Krumenacker) Goldscheitter, and most recently his son, on Jan 4, Edward J. Goldscheitter. Also, two sisters, Marianne Klabnik and Shirley Coleman.

Mr. Goldscheitter has eight surviving children, including Maureen (Terry) Conner of Mercer, Carolyn (Robert) Piskor of Tarentum, Thomas (Kathy) Goldscheitter of Winfield Twp., Maria (Gary) Vacca of Clinton Twp., William (Gerri) Goldscheitter of Clinton Twp., Barbara (Dennis) Cornetti of Clinton Twp., James (Cheri) Goldscheitter of Clinton Twp., and Linda (Tim) Orban of Houston, Texas. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, two great grandsons, and countless, nieces, nephews, in-laws, neighbors, and friends.

A private family visitation will be held in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. However, all relatives and friends are invited to attend a Christian Funeral Mass Thursday at 12 noon in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights. Burial will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. Please observe CDC regulations for social distancing and masks are required. VISIT: dusterfh.com