Richard John Butler
April 27, 1936 - September 03, 2010
Obituary
Butler, Richard JohnMADISON - Richard John Butler, age 74, of Madison, died at home on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 27, 1936, in Madison, the son of Lyle and Marie (Scherer) Butler. Richard graduated from Edgewood High School and following high school, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Shannon on Nov. 8, 1958. Richard owned and operated Butlers Waterworks until his retirement in 2001. He enjoyed classical music, movies, the Packers, the canyons of the West and a good joke. Richard was an active member of the Madison Schoenstatt Family. Richard is survived by his wife; six children, Rosemarie (Randy) Hartung of Arena, Michael Butler of Madison, Susan Currie of Dodgeville, Annamarie (Duane) Poppe of Spring Green, Anthony (Kelly) Butler of New Glarus, and Theresa (Jerry) Butler of Moab, Utah; 16 grandchildren, Joseph (Lori), Ryan (Megan), Adam (Stephanie), Tyler (Adrienne), Rachael, Shannon, Elizabeth, Bridget, James, Annie, Paul, Kathleen, Erin, Brennan, Michael and Patrick;one sister, Barbara (Lewis) Johnson of Lake Mills; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens with military rites being conducted. Visitation will be at the church from noon until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, 5901 Cottage Grove Rd., 53718. The family would like to extend a special thank you to HospiceCare, Inc.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, 5901 Cottage Grove Rd., 53718.
Cemetery:
Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens with military rights being conducted.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the church from noon until the time of service on Tuesday.
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding.
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Kathy Hartung
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I am thinking of you at this time. I always remember your dad/husband with this wonderful smile. Your Love and Memories will endure forever. God Bless! Kathy
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sally leroy
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Dear Family of Richard,
We send our condolences as to Richard's dying, but we know he's with the Lord. I was blessed to know Richard from a Schoenstatt Pilgrimage back in 1993, what a kind and joy-filled man he was. I have fond memories of Richard and now new life for him with the Lord, we have another advocate in heaven to intercede for us, wow he's with Fr. Kentenich too. Blessings to all of you. Sally
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Keith & Carol Mechler
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We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Butler Family especially to Pat. Dick was a special Schoenstatt friend in our lives going back about 20 years. We have many warm memories of him & will keep him close in our hearts always.
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Ted & Louise Ramey
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Although we can not be with you in person, you will be with us in prayer.
God bless, Ted & Louise & boys
ML
Mary Lestina
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Dear Pat and Family, My deepest, sincere sympathy at the death of your husband, father, father in law, grandfather and loved one! I understand your pain since I lost my father 2 weeks ago. There are no words to take your pain away. However lately I have been listening to the song that seemingly is haunting me, "In the arms of the Angels may you find some comfort here". His suffering is ended and soon he will work from heaven for all of you and all those his life has touched. May you know of my closeness, my prayers, my love and support. He was such a gift to Schoenstatt and will continue to bless us from heaven at the side of Jesus. My love to all of you.
CJ
Cathy Johnson
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Dear Pat and family: I knew when I saw Dick the day before I left Madison that it would be the last time I would see him in person. But we all know that we will see him again. May he intercede for us all and enjoy his heavenly reward. I was blessed to know him and work with him with the SRC. What a guy! We'll all miss his physical self, but he lives in our hearts. Pat, you are an inspiration to us and I will continue to pray for you and your family.