Lois A. Butler
Lois married Raymond Butler March 5, 1946 and moved from Marshfield to Madison then to Waunakee, WI where they raised their family. They enjoyed extensive travel throughout the US in their RV, with family and ultimately retired in Mission TX. Their travels not only took them to Europe and Russia with their good friends and in-laws, Butch & Joyce Butler of Cottage Grove, WI but on many an enjoyable day trip around WI. Lois enjoyed several occupations throughout her life including running/owning Mr. Chipper Drive-Inn, Waunakee, WI with Ray and family; and at the UW Extension, after earning her associate degree in accounting at age 55, where she retired. Lois moved to Adams Village after Ray’s death in 2005 and then Liberty Manor, Adams where she found friends in the residents and loving, caring staff. Throughout her life she continued her passions of reading, following and discussing politics, keeping up on the Packers, Badgers, and Brewers and playing cards, whether it was with others or on her computer.
Lois had many accomplishments in her life but she always felt her greatest was the raising of her eight children, of whom she is survived, Marge Edwards, Friendship, WI; Pat (Patty) Butler, Spring Green, WI; Nancy Dix (Joe Havlik), Big Flats, WI; Joyce (Dave) Jones, Columbus, OH; Tom (Jane) Butler, Yakama, WA; Jim (Kim) Butler, Mercersburg PA; Bob(Jolene) Butler, Poynette, WI; and Timothy (Trish), St. Louis, MO. As a proud Grandmother she is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren who she follows on Facebook. Additionally she is survived by sister, Germaine (Ted) Hein, Mazeppa, MN; in-laws Richard (Joyce) Butler, Pat (Ruth) Butler, and Jo Butler; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Martha Karbowski.
She was preceded in death by husband, brothers Bud (Elaine) Dohm, LaVerne (Irene) Dohm, and son in-law James Edwards.
A special thank you goes from her family for the life Lois enjoyed during her residence at Liberty Manor and the care the entire staff provided her.
We’ll miss your physical presence Mom, Grandma, Friend and Relative but know through our joys and tears; triumphant and set-backs that you will be beside us with your love.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30th, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Msgr. John Hebl will officiate. Cremation will follow the traditional service, interment will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1st at Saint John Cemetery in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Friendship on Monday, September 30, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Adams County Senior Center, Adams, WI or Liberty Manor, Adams, WI.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home (www.roseberrys.com) is assisting the family.
Marge and family,
Your mom was and is a special part of your life. After her physical departure, the memories of her love and grace will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the Butler family and friends, Lois was a very special person in all of our lives. She really was an amazing role model, both beautiful inside and out……very caring, fun loving, intelligent, and just lovely. I admired how she had deep relationships with everyone and people loved to be around her, especially my parents. May Lois and you find peace. : )
Our prayers are with all of you during this time of grief.Lois is in such a Happy place today.
Sending prayers and thoughts to you Marge, and you entire family, during this difficult time.
Lois was a very special colleague – quick to smile and always willing to jumping and help regardless! As an adult educator by training, I always saw Lois as a wonderful role model. It is never too late to follow your educational dreams. May memories sustain you and dry your tears.
Marge & Family My deepest sympathy for the passing of your dear, sweet Lois. I enjoyed the times we spent talking about everthing , especially politics & family. She adored her family & I loved hearing her stories. May God be with you all at this difficult time.
I sure hope they have plenty of cribbage games, in heaven. I miss you my partner. willie
Aunt Lois,
You had a very special glow when we saw you last month at the family reunion. I know it was from being surrounded by your beautiful children and the pride and love you have for them. Congratulations on a life well lived, you will be missed by many.
Love,
Morgan and Lynn
Marge & Family – you have my sincerest and deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She was a dear friend and we shared many wonderful times together in work as well as play. I will miss her terribly, but know that she is at peace and now reunited with Ray. This is a hard part of the circle of life, but we take comfort in our memories and or faith that we will all be reunited one day. God Bless all of you kids – I have the pleasure of knowing most of you and hope to still keep in touch.
Pat
Marge,
Your love for your mother was very obvious to her and you brought her much comfort over the years. I know you will miss her greatly but always remember, she is still with you every day.
I am very sorry to hear about Aunt Lois. She was always kind, smiling, and ready to help. She was in to so many different things and always on the go. She was a true inspiration, not to mention a spark plug! Rest in Peace, Aunt Lois. You are loved.
Marge,
We send prayers to you on the passing of your mother. Mom’s hold a very special place in our hearts always.
Marge,
I am so sorry for your loss. Even though we know it is the way of life, it is still so hard when it happens, no matter what their age. She was a very special lady and will be missed by those she touched in her life.
Marge, You have my deepest sympathy. We have lost a great lady but never fear we have millions of memories and all of them are with her beautiful smile. What a classy lady!! Rest in Peace my friend
Marge:
Prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of grief. I hope that you and your family will remember all of the good times and great things that your mother did with you and for you
As Ever Beaver
We will miss visiting with Lois and her smile as we passed her room daily at Liberty Manor. Our thoughts are with her family during this sad time. Margaret and Pete
Marge, so sorry on the loss of your mother. May God family friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Marge,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Prayers & comforting thoughts are being sent to you.