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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.
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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
Mr B
Jeff Babcock
Friend
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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