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Lester Butsch Obituary
Captain, USN (Ret.)
1933-2015
Lester Hunt Butsch passed on Tuesday June 9th, 2015. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 18, 1933 to the late Milton and Elizabeth Butsch.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Glenda Sue; his son, Alan (Melissa); his daughter, Nancy; step-son Doug; step-daughter, Kaki; as well as his granddaughters, Tatiana, Morgan and Emily. He is also survived by his brother, David; and many loved, nephews and nieces.
He is predeceased by his sisters, Molly and Elizabeth; and his brothers, Milton Jr., Warren, John, and Robert; and his step-son, Wallace Harrell.
Lester attended the Marion Military Institute and graduated from Birmingham Southern University. He became a Naval Aviator and served with distinction in Vietnam. He retired as a Captain in 1982. After his military service, Lester found a second calling as a flight simulator instructor and served for over 20 years as a civilian employee on board the Pensacola Naval Air Station and Whiting Field.
Lester was an avid fisherman, golfer and football fan. He found comfort in his faith and invariably found the positive in every situation. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.
The family will receive visitors on Friday June 12th at 11am at First Methodist Church, 6 Wright Street in Pensacola. A service will follow at noon at First Methodist Church with burial to occur at 2pm at Barrancas National Cemetery.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 S. Hwy. 29, Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com
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Captain Tom Myers
June 17, 2015
A gentleman - a significant part of a honorable and colorful community in Naval Carrier Based Aviation. He served us all.
June 16, 2015
My condolences, Sue. Lester was a great guy. I lost my Jim about eight months ago! These are tough times for us. Hugs, Dora Griffin Bell
Roberta Clantin
June 14, 2015
Sorry to hear about Les, enjoyed sharing a few events with you,Les, Mary and Fred Zobel and the others friends in the group. Sure you have lots of good memories, thinking of you, stay strong.
Pat Harre
June 13, 2015
Let was a close friend for almost sixty years...it is difficult to imagine a world without him in it.
My prayers are with Sue.
June 13, 2015
Words cannot even begin to describe my uncle Lester. He was one of a kind and loved by a all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Lester was larger than life but what a blessing to know he is resting in heaven.
Gwen Heake
June 12, 2015
Uncle Lester is the ultimate officer and gentleman. I am proud to have known him. Always smiling, loved to laugh, loved his family. Comforting to know he has reunited with his family in heaven. Love you.
June 12, 2015
Sue, just learned from Doug of about Les! Do know that both of you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Kay & Mickey
June 11, 2015
Sue, we just heard of Lester's passing. We are so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Betty Ream
Mary Elizabeth Logan McCrary
June 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
David Logan
June 11, 2015
So very sorry to learn of Uncle Lester's passing. Truly sorry we can not be there in body but are there in spirit and prayer.
June 11, 2015
SUE
John & I are so deeply sorry for you loss of Less. He was such a great person. Our love to you and the family.
Doug and Kay Marsh
June 11, 2015
A true officer and a gentleman, who graced all who knew him. A gift to have know him and we will keep Sue and family close to our hearts and in our prayers. God's peace to his family.
Doug and Kay
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