Roy P. Beitle's Obituary
Roy Philip Beitle passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025 and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior.
Roy is survived by 2 daughters, Debra Graham (John), Lisa Bushmire (Jeffrey) and 1 son, Ronald Beitle (Susan); 7 grandchildren, Lily and Lucy Beitle, Kasey and Jacob Bushmire, Derek, Nicole, and Vanessa Beitle and two great-grandchildren, Kendall and Cameron Allmond. He is preceded in death by his son Richard Beitle (Marcy), and Gail Beitle, his wife and love of his life for 67 years. Roy was the only child of Philip and Martha Beitle of Castle Shannon, PA.
Roy graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1955. Roy worked many jobs while in high school including being a duck pin setter at a bowling alley, helper at Saxonwald Greenhouse, and maintenance at the Grant Building in Pittsburgh. Roy enlisted in the Army in 1955 and after an honorable discharge, he acquired an apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 5 in Pittsburgh. During his 65 years as a member of IBEW 5, Roy worked on many projects including the Liberty and Fort Pitt Tunnels, Pitt Stadium lights and Homestead Works. He was employed by Lord Electric and Schnieder Electric (Jones Krall). He made many wonderful life-long friendships with his brothers in the union.
Roy was a member of the Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scenery Hill, PA. He had many interests including golf, bowling, woodworking, stained glass, hunting, playing cards, Sudoku, and music.
Roy's most notable accomplishment and source of pride was his family. He provided a safe, comfortable, and happy life for his wife and children. Roy was full of life and always had joy in his eyes. He was always up for a good time and sharing a cold "foamy" with friends.
Roy's many friends and his loving family will miss him. We will always remember the indelible place he had and continues to have in our memories and hearts.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Curry Hollow Rd. Pgh., PA 15236 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM A short liturgy service will follow in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Foundation, IBEW Scholarship Foundation, or other charitable organization of your choice.
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