Richard C. Butz
Richard Clair Butz, age 88, of twp. Rd. 245 Mt. Victory, Ohio, died Monday March 2, 2009 at 9:33 PM at Marion General Hospital.
He was born June 15, 1920 in Caledonia, Ohio to the late Floyd E. and Gladys Anna (Brothers) Butz. On January 18, 1945 he married Wanda Alleta Lindsay and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons; Jerry D. (Wendy) Butz of LaRue, and Larry R. Butz of Mt. Victory, Son-in-law Paul Savage of Prospect, ten Grandchildren and fifteen Great Grandchildren one brother; Donald Butz of Caledonia. He was preceded in death by a son David K. Butz and a daughter Carol L. Savage.
Mr. Butz was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Graduated from Caledonia High School in 1938. One week after being married, he was drafted into the military medical corp. At first he was a litter bearer and when the war ended, he was sent to Gifu, Japan to serve in a first aid station for American soldiers. When he returned home he resumed he life on the farm. He began driving school bus for LaRue school and he remained employed with the Elgin Local Schools a combined total of 32 years. He retired in 1986, but remained active on the family farm until recent months. He enjoyed driving his John Deere Gator across the land he purchased in the early 50’s. He really enjoyed the fruits of his labor.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday March 7, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Minister will be the Rev. Tim Pasma. Burial in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 6 to 8 PM on Friday.
Those who wish may make contributions to the Hospice at Marion General Hospital.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
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