Walter Eli Button was married to Mary Posten
They had the following children: Barbara Ann, Donna, Dr. Sandra, Janice, Walter "Larry", Rodney, Robert and Connie

He was the son of Helen Garrison and Walter Button

WALTER BUTTON
MARCH 22, 1997
WALTER E. BUTTON, OF R.R. 1, SPRINGVILLE, DIED SATURDAY AT THE TYLER MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL, TUNKHANNOCK.
Sunday, March 23, 1997 Page:
Walter Button March 22, 1997
Walter E. Button, of R.R. 1, Springville, died Saturday at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, TunkhannockBorn March 24, 1924, in Springville Township, he was the son of the late Walter E. and Helen C. Garrison Button. He graduated from Springville High School in 1942. He served in the 117th 30 Division of the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in Belgium and Germany during the Battle of the Bulge. He earned the Victory H Medal of Honor. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a farmer on the family farm. He also was employed by David Hunter Well Drilling Co., Springville; Francis Strumski Well Drilling, Tunkhannock; Keystone Harvester Co.; and Mr. Z's Food Market, Tunkhannock. He attended Lynn United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Lou Button; brothers, Duane and Jay Button; and sisters, Pauline Button, Jessie Palmer, and Irene Conrad. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, the former Mary E. Posten; sons, Walter L., Urbana, Ill.; Robert, Springville; Rodney, Dallas; daughters, Donna DiLuzio, Georgetown, Del.; Barbara Schultz, Richmond, Va.; Dr. Sandra Lane, Tunkhannock; Janice Button, at home; sister, Shirley Furman, Waverly, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with the Rev. Roger Yoder, pastor of Lynn United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Lynn Cemetery, Lynn. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.


Walter Button Junior
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Walter Button Junior
Age: 15
Estimated birth year: abt 1925
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Springville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Springville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 4B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Walter Button 58
Helen Button 46
Irene Wilkinson 22
Walter Button 15
Jay Button 12
Shirley Button 10


Walter E. Button
in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Walter E. Button
SSN: 209-18-4386
Last Residence:
18844 Springville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
BORN: 24 Sep 1924
Died: 22 Mar 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)


Walter Eli Button Jr
in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Walter Eli Button Jr
[Walter E Button Jr]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1924
Birth Place: Springville, Pennsylvania
Father Name: Walter E Button
Mother Name: Helen C Garritson
Death Date: 22 Mar 1997
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Jan 1943: Name listed as WALTER ELI BUTTON JR; 08 Apr 1997: Name listed as WALTER E BUTTON


Walter Button
in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Walter Button
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1924
Death Date: 22 Mar 1997
SSN: 209184386
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 26 Apr 1944
Release Date 1: 8 Jan 1946

Walter E Button Jr
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1924
Birth Place: Springville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Gender: Male
Residence Place: Springville, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA