Paul E. "Butch" Gultice, age 74, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Dayton, OH on August 23 1948 to Paul & Betty Jo (Freed) Gultice. He graduated from XHS in 1966 and then joined the joined the US Navy, serving 4 years with "two all-expense paid vacations to Vietnam". He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deborah, his three children, Brandy (Boarman), Paul A. (Tony) Gultice and Lorraine Kendall, his Bonus Children Richard Waldeck & Melissa (Brent) Kerlin, Grandchildren Alexander Kendall. William Kendall and Zoe Morris, Bonus Grandchildren Sierra, Aaron, Austin, Dakota & Ben Morris & Elyssa & Elana Kerlin plus 5 great grandchildren, brother Christopher (Cindy) Gultice, sister Paulette (Russ) Walker And brother Nick (Vicki) Gultice. He was preceded in death by his Parents, sister Julia Shelton and Son-In-Law, Derek Kendall.

He retired from the City of Xenia where he was the Mechanic Supervisor for 27 years. He loved Gardening and Home Projects including furniture building, and was always available to answer mechanical questions from various shops & private businesses around town.

A viewing will be held 5-7 PM Wednesday, December 14 ^th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Butch will be buried at the family's convenience in California.