John D. 'Dave' Butler

MONONA-John D. "Dave" Butler, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. He was born on June 25, 1927, in Madison, the son of Joseph and Mary (Tierney) Butler. He graduated from Madison East High School in 1947, and later attended Madison Area Technical College. Dave served his country during World War II, in the U.S. Navy, as a Seaman 1st Class, from 1945 until 1946. On Sept. 8, 1951, Dave was united in marriage to Frances Loy, in Madison. Dave worked in banking for 35 years. He was the branch manager and later vice president at the bank previously known as Security State Bank, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Dave was a former member and past treasurer of the 4 Lakes Ice Yacht Club. He was also a former member of the East Side Businessmen Club and past president of the Monona Businessmans Club. Dave volunteered at the St. Vincent Food Pantry. He was an accomplished wood worker. Dave enjoyed ice-boating, spending many hours restoring antique cars and staying busy with small projects. He is survived by his wife, Frances; children; Michael (Denise) Butler of Oshkosh, Richard (Lisa) Butler of Poynette, Ann (Steve) Collins of Middleton and Robert (Susan) Butler of St. Charles, Ill.; grandchildren, Tania (Loren) Harrison, Megan (Fianc, Mike Habegger), Lauren, Morgan, Jacob, Jessica, and David Butler, Michael Collins, and Megan (Joe) Sukowatey; great-grandchildren, Caden, Campbell and Nolan; sisters-in-law, Jane (Bryan) Knutson of Livingston, Patti (Mike) Jenkins of DePere, Nellie (Duane) Furrer of Fennimore, and Jean (Bob) Dempsey of Onalaska; and many nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dick Butler, Tom Butler and infant brother; and brother-in-law, Frederick Loy. Funeral services will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010, with Father John Meinholz presiding. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2010, with a scripture service beginning at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or to HospiceCare Inc. The family would like to extend a special thank you to HospiceCare Inc. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or to HospiceCare Inc. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation: A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2010, with a scripture service beginning at 7 p.m. Service: Funeral services will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2010, with Father John Meinholz presiding.