Robert Worthington Butterer, 79, of Langhorne PA and Beach Haven NJ, passed away in St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne PA on Oct. 1, 2012.

He was born in East Orange NJ to the late Edward E. and Alice Worthington Butterer Sr. and was a direct descendant of John and Sarah Moore Michener of Bucks County PA. Raised in Hamilton Twp. NJ, he was a graduate of Hamilton High School, Rider College, and served in the US Army as a member of the Army Security Agency in Germany.

He was initially in property management for the Prudential Insurance Company and later a stock broker for the W.H. Newbold Company in Doylestown PA and Trenton NJ.

Rob was involved in the formation of the M.Verna Butterer Educational Trust which awards scholarships to needy Bucks County residents. Since its inception, he had served as an integral member on the Board of Trustees.

He and his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Solvi, enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and their shore house in Beach Haven NJ.

He is survived by his wife, the former Solveig Rasmussen; a brother, Edward E. and his wife Regina H. of Hamilton Square NJ. One nephew, Timothy Robert Butterer of San Francisco CA, two nieces, Lynn R. Butterer of Hamilton Square NJ, and Anne E. and her husband Edan S. Rosenberg of Princeton Junction NJ and a great nephew, Charles W. Rosenberg. Also surviving are close friends Rich and Terry Altopied and their daughters Michelle Holster and family, and Christine McSorley and family; Al and Barbara Gummo; and Elissa J. Kirkegard.

Funeral services by Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home of Richboro are private. Donations may be made to the Plumstead Mtg. House, 4914A Pt. Pleasant Pike, Doylestown PA 18901, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.