Age 72 of Inver Grove Heights.

Known as a gentle giant who always liked to make everyone smile, Butch passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife and children on May 28, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Otto & Margaret; brother, Richard “Sonny”; sisters, JoAnne Radi; Judy Kinning; Margaret Mork.  Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sheila; daughter, Rebecca “Bekki”; son, Shane (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Gavin & Isabella; brothers, Donald (Kathleen); Cleadis (Terry); David (Nancy); Tim; James; Sisters, Susanne; Marlys (Bill) Nelson; and Linda (Lee) Lenart; the Hottinger family; many nieces and nephews; extended family and close friends.  Memorials preferred. Please join us in A Celebration of Life for Butch on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 1:00 pm–5:00 pm at Drkula’s 32 Bowl, downstairs. There is a side entrance by the volleyball courts (6710 Cahill Ave E, IGH, MN 55076; 651-451-1717).
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