Buddy Henry Kutzschbach, longtime resident of Bartlesville, died on
September 20, 2017, at Jane Phillips Medical Center. He was 92.
Buddy was born in Granger, Texas, on February 23, 1925, to Henry Edward
and Katharine Schramm Kutzschbach. He was their only child.
During World War II, at age 18, Buddy interrupted his college studies to
enlist in the United States Army Air Forces. He served as a radio
operator in North Africa. After his honorable discharge, he returned to
school and graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in
chemical engineering. He spent his entire career at Phillips Petroleum
Company, first in Texas and then in Bartlesville.
Buddy married Elizabeth Ann Hannigan on February 1, 1948, in Fort Worth,
Texas, and was a caring father to their four daughters. He was a
talented handyman and woodworker, who could fix anything. Buddy enjoyed
fishing, birdwatching, gardening, and spending time in the outdoors.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his four daughters, Wynn
Jackson (John Knopf), Linda Moore (Craig), Sharon Getz, Mary Perez
(Ben), and eight grandchildren, David McClain, Samuel Moore, Elizabeth
Brigham, Alice Getz, Eleanor Getz, Claire Getz, Aly Perez, and Isabel
Perez.
Memorial Services
Sep 25. 10:00 AM
Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel
1600 SE Washington Blvd
Bartlesville, OK, US, 74006
http://www.Stumpff.org
