Clyde E Chamberlain

Brad

Today is our son's birthday. We were so young and having this little creature was a challenge for us. I remember yelling at you when I was in labor. We weathered many storms together and remained friends through all of our challenges. Your family took me in as one of theirs for evermore and my heart is breaking for your children, MaryJo and all of us who loved you. So ride on brave warrior to that other place that will give you peace and eternal love.

I was lucky enough to know Butch as a friend and as a co-worker. I got to bowhunt with him in knee deep snow after being invited to Will-Em-Inn near Clam Lake WI. Hunting was where I got to see him in one of his favorite places. Deer camp and sleeping in a tent in winter conditions was a paradise and proof there wasn’t a mountain man alive with which he couldn’t contend. He beamed with the confidence and experience of surviving the elements many times. He was a mountain man whenever he chose to be one. I will miss his beaming smile, crushing handshake, and genuine “how’s it goin’ buddy” each time I got to see him. He was the kind of guy that when you met him, you remembered it. My heart goes out to his family whom he truly cherished.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I haven't seen Butch in 25 years, since his father's funeral, but I cried like I had just seen him a few days ago when I heard that he had passed. I worked at Bud's West the last two years it was open, and have many fond memories of working with him (and the rest of the Chamberlain family). It sounds like he was an incredible father and grandpa. May you find comfort in your memories and knowing that someday you'll be together again.

We only had the chance to meet Butch once and were planning on spending many other good times with him Mary Jo and their family. We are very fortunate to have met him and his family through our son Edwin's relationship with Melanie who with Chyla and Riley are very dear to our hearts. Our hearts are heavy with grief for Mary Jo and family. We are also grateful for the time Edwin had with Butch, Chyla and Riley Fishing and doing awesome Fish Fries. We trust that the Next Place is wonderful for you Butch. Andy, Ruth and Ella Bratz.