Richard Butler

Richard William Butler, 78, of North Mankato and formerly of Austin, died Friday, February 28, 2014 at a care center in Le Center, MN. Richard was born in Austin on July 11, 1935 to Lester and Doris (Graves) Butler. He attended school in Austin until the 8th grade. He enlisted in the US Army when he was 17 and served his country. He reenlisted in 1955 and served in the US Marine Corp until 1959. After his military service, he moved to California and served as a police officer. While in California, he met and eventually married Margery Kerry of Austin. Richard moved back to Minnesota and worked in security in the cities. He later moved to Austin to work in security as well. During his later years, Richard moved in with his brother to take care of him until his death. Richard enjoyed collecting model cars, police badges and other items. He was proud of the several automobiles that he owned over the years. Richard is survived by his sons, Richard Butler Jr. of California, Daniel Butler of LeRoy; a daughter, Desseree Nybo of Le Center; grandchildren, Payton, Dacoda and Amiley; siblings, Barbara (William) Sterling of Mankato, John (Marilyn Biesemeier) Roberts of Brooklyn Park, James “Mike” Roberts of Anoka, David (Nel) Roberts of LaKota IA, along with many nieces and nephews. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, wife Margery, step-father, Frederick Roberts, brothers, Clifford and Ronald Roberts and an infant brother Donald. A Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 7, 2014 at Queen of Angel’s Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with military graveside rites performed by the Austin American Legion Post #91.

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Friday, March 7 2014
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912

Service

Friday, March 7 2014
1:00 PM

Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1001 Oakland Avenue East
Austin MN 55912