Monday, May 1, 2023

Hartrick James “Butch” Brownell Jr.,75

Wellsville, NY – Hartrick James “Butch” Brownell Jr.,75, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at home following a brief illness. He was born February 24, 1948, in Wellsville the son of the late Hartrick J. “Bud” and Virginia (Empson) Brownell Sr. 

Butch was a long-time resident of th106 Road in Wellsville. He served in the United States Army as a Forward Surveyor from 1968-1970. After his service he was employed at MITE-E-LITE Corporation and the Wellsville Button Factory. He later worked as Roughneck for several local oil producers. Butch then expanded his career as a logger for several logging companies including, Brownell’s Logging, and Baldwin’s Forest Products, retiring in 2004He was a life member of the Alma Rod and Gun Club and the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW Auxiliary. He was an avid outdoorsman and Euchre player. He enjoyed hunting especially the elicited Wild Turkey and the Great Whitetail. Otherwise, you could find him on Alma Pond or the mighty Genesee fishing during the winter months or running a trap line. One of his great accomplishments was harvesting the first River Otter in Western NY, on the South Branch of Fords brook. This magnificent animal is on display at the Region 9 Office of the DEC in Allegany NY. 

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Patty Lewis-Brownell of Wellsville, six children, Bridget (John) Carey of Elkland Md, Nicole Brownell Flowers of Morganton, NC. Hartrick “Buddy” (Kristal) Brownell III of Wellsville, Jennifer (Gary) Hoagland of Woodstock GA, Brandon Brownell of Wellsville, and Stacy Chapman of Wellsville, several stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, a brother, Mike (Sherree) Brownell of Winter Haven, FL, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his Parents by two brothers, Gary E. Brownell, and Larry D. Brownell. 

Hartrick was a man of great wisdom and wasn't shy to share it. He enjoyed life to the fullest and enjoyed teaching the skill of fishing to his grandchildren and many other youngsters at the Bud Brownell Fishing Derby. Hartrick will be missed by many.  

Please join his family and friends for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, beginning at 1:00 pm at the Alma Rod & Gun Club, 724 Petrolia Road (County Road 18) Wellsville. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Alma Rod and Gun Club, PO Box 181 Wellsville NY 14895. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.

18 comments:

  1. Patty,
    So sorry for your loss! Prayers for you!

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  2. Our condolences to you and your family for the loss of your husband. Hugs and healing prayers sent your way. Tom and Cathy Neugent

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  3. So sorry for your loss,prayers for the family

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  4. My cousin Butch will be missed not only by his family but his many friends. My condolences to my cousins Buddy, Jennifer, Nicole. Love ya'll Mark

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  5. Sorry for your loss Patty. Prayers for your family's loss
    Rose Bennett

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  6. Our deepest condolences sent to your family at this difficult time..

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  7. Our deepest condolences to your family at this difficult time.

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  8. Patty I’m so sorry for your loss I enjoyed playing cards with Butch and talking with him send my prayers and thoughts to your whole family

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  9. So sorry for your loss prayers for you and family

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  10. So sorry for your loss sending love and prayers 🙏❤️

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  11. Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for the family.. Baldwin family

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  12. Jennifer and family so sorry for your loss.

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  13. I'm so sorry for your loss, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. -Sheila Kemp

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  14. Jenifer and Buddy so sorry for your loss condolences to all the family-Diane Button

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  15. June and Jim EatonMay 4, 2023 at 12:26 AM

    Patty,, Buddy and Kristal , Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will miss seeing him go by the house on his way to Ike's. Love you.

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  16. Patty,
    I’m very sorry for your loss of Butch. He was a good ole boy! My parents were fond of him also.
    Let me know if you need help with ANYTHING.
    Love you!
    Marlee

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  17. My condolences to you and your family, Jennifer.

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  18. So sorry for your loss, my brother and I grew up about a mile from the Brownell homestead on 106. I have many good memories of the six of us playing together as youngsters. May God comfort you at this time. RIP my friend.

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