Richard "Rick" Butler
June 29, 2013
Richard “Rick” Butler, Sr., 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Saturday, June 29, 2013, at his home.
Rick was born August 28, 1943 in Alton, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. Rick retired from the City of Des Moines after 35 years of faithful service. He was a fisherman and a hunter. Rick loved nature and the outdoors. He always felt that the forest was his “church” ...it’s where he felt closest to God. Rick was a “plain jane” kind of guy...he was always most comfortable in his Levis, pocket t-shirts and flannels, and would never wear the Ralph Lauren polo shirts his family bought for him. He also collected wheat pennies. Above all else, he treasured spending time with his family, especially at Christmas time, which was his favorite holiday. Rick will be remembered as a straight forward, honest guy. He would always tell you the truth and never sugar coat anything or beat around the bush. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
Rick is survived by his loving wife with whom he shared his life, Joyce Butler; son, Richard Butler, Jr.; siblings, Charles “Sonny” (Pansy) Butler, Shirley Sanner, and Jack Butler; other loving relatives; and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Butler; mother, Nellie Butler Caudle; and his step-father, Darrel Caudle.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at the IOOF Cemetery in Indianola, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Rick.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dick, Norma & Susan
07/11/2013
Joyce & Rickey,
We are all so sorry about Ric,s passing, Just to let you know that we are all with you at this time and we will always remember you guys!
To our old neighbors,With Love from the Horstman Family
We are so glad to hear that Ric had a Military Funeral for the service to his country!
Victoria Jensen (McFadden )
07/03/2013
I am so sorry for your loss I loved u all as my family May god bless you and comfort you . So you will know who I am I use to live up the street from you when you lived in altoona I would come down and watch ricky and make sure we both got to school it has been a long time ago I am so sorry
Roberta Farrington
07/02/2013
I was so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. He fought a hard battle. But it's over for him now, and he's in no more pain now. My prayers go out to the family.