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Michael Buttler Obituary

Michael Jon Buttler

March 7, 1955

May 7, 2013

Mike died at home surrounded by his loved ones after a brief but aggressive illness. He took pride in his family, his profession, his hobbies and friends. A Reno native, born to Violet and John Buttler, Mike attended TMCC and UNR, earning his degree in Electrical Engineering. Mike worked in the communications field as a Project Design Engineer and was awarded a U.S. Patent for his work on ceramic resonators used in cellular telephone networks. In 1988, Mike built the communications system for the Special Olympics held in Reno and Lake Tahoe, volunteering his time and expertise for those whose lives would take them down a more challenging path.

Mike's best friend was still his mother, who at 89 always encouraged Mike to enjoy his other hobbies of astronomy, amateur radio and riding his motorcycle. Mike met with his friends on ham radio daily discussing the latest weather, politics and technologies while also helping new hams learn about the hobby. Mike always had kind words. In his retirement, Mike loved to design and build ham antennas that would "talk around the world" and visit the local mountain tops such as Mount Rose and Peavine Peak where he would assist other hams fixing their repeaters and antennas.

Mike has now become a "Silent Key", referring to the Morse code that he would tap out when he didn't want to talk on the microphone. Mike was taken from us far too early. Mike is survived by his mother, Violet Buttler; his uncle, Alan Dupont; his aunt, Ernestine Starr and many cousins.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from May 14 to May 19, 2013.
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I think about Mike very often and remember what a good friend he was I miss him so much and being able to call him and hear his voice we called each other Mr B me being Babcock and he being Buttler a piece of me has been missing ever since he left and I have been very sorry I never got to say good by to my friend of so many years I will see you soon
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Jeff Babcock

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May 8, 2020

You have crossed my mind through the years. Never forgot you, never will.

Sue

February 27, 2018

Michael was a bright, kind, gentle soul. Rest in peace my dear Michael. Anna

May 17, 2014

We will miss you for a long time on the Radio you where a great person to talk to all around thanks 73's and Rest In Peace in Ham Radio Heaven. KD7ZZZ

Kyle Olsen

June 11, 2013

Mike will be missed by everybody he touched, that's a fact. Although, I had never met Mike is person, I enjoyed the hours and hours we talked on HAM radio. His intellect and insight were always refreshing and a learning experience. R.I.P, my friend. John Green, NV6R

John Green

June 10, 2013

Michael,
I will miss you so much my friend, Mr B he would call me when ever he called, I would say the same. This life will seem so strange without you here and that makes me so very sad. But I know you will guild us all from your new place above and I know I will see you again someday.

I Love You Mr B

Jeff Babcock

May 20, 2013

It has been many years but you have crossed mind on a number of occasions. Rest well friend.

Cindy

May 18, 2013

God's richest blessing to Mike's family. Remember the good times... those of us on ham radio - cherish the memories.
Moody Law, wq6i

May 18, 2013

Mike was one of the smartest, classiest guys on the radio in the west, and probably in the whole world. We will all miss that fantastic voice! He left us too soon for sure.

Mike
K6MWL

May 17, 2013

First and Foremost Mike was always a gentleman. He had a great dry sense of humor and vast knowledge of many different subjects including life.

RIP My Friend,

73

Bryan Robinson SR (K6BIG)

May 17, 2013

Thanks Mike. See you in a few.

David Chandler

May 17, 2013

My heart is deeply saddened.My felt condolences to Mike's loved ones

Gerald-ko6jd Woods

May 16, 2013

Mike was a kind and caring guy who will be missed by the Amateur Radio community.

RANDY, NF6Y

RANDY LANGLEY

May 16, 2013

Thanks for all you did for the Ham community and the community in general. Looking forward to the eye ball qso in heaven. 73 Mike

May 15, 2013

You will always have a place in my heart Mike. Save one for me next to you in Heaven. de K7UI

David Metts

May 14, 2013

I haven't seen Mike since high school. I had known him since 9th grade. We would ride motorcycles together in the Skyline area because of all the great curves there! He was always a fun guy to be around. He was also a good hearted soul. We got back in touch on FB recently. I wish his family my deepest sympathies and know that he is in a far better place. God Bless You Michael!

Armando (Arnie) Garcia

May 14, 2013

Rest in peace my friend.

Dave Catron

May 14, 2013

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