Oakland, California
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Robert A. Butkus Jan. 6, 1937 ~ Sept. 9, 2009 Resident of Walnut Creek Bob was born in Waukegan, IL; was a 39-year resident of Oakland and resided most recently at Rossmoor. He is survived by his loving children, Barbara (Ian McCreery), Alexander (Kathy) & William; his beloved sister,...
Read MoreI liked your Dad very much and so enjoyed hearing him play his music.
He will be missed by so many in so many ways.
Know that in time the memories that hurt so much right now will give you joy and happiness. My heart breaks for you.
Colleen
Colleen Ganaye
October 06, 2009 | Fremont, CA
Dear Alex,Barbara,William,and Family
I only knew your Dad for a relatively short time and I found Bob to be genuine,trustworthy,and very caring..
I know he will be missed by many people that he touched during his lifetime..
My thoughts and prayers go out to you...
Marty Capra
October 03, 2009
Dear Alex,Kathy, Anika and family.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Robert, we only had the pleasure to meet him twice, but each time we had a nice time together. His sax playing was great when we heard him play at Nora and Don's 40th.
Our love to you: Milt,Linda,Mindy,Marty and grandkids from Abbotsford.
October 01, 2009
Barb, Alex, and Will - you guys and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Robbins
September 29, 2009
Dear Alex, Barbara, will and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your beloved father & loved one Bob. I'm so sorry for the pain that you are feeling. Hold on to your faith-but does anything test it more than this kind of loss? I didn't know your dad well Alex, but all anyone has to do is look to you, your brother and sister to know he was a good person and a good dad. It seems to me that if he moved on knowing he was at least that, then he has to know he was a...
September 28, 2009
Bob
You will be greatly missed. You were such a kind hearted, caring, generous and fun man. You are a talented man, not only in music, but in woodwork. You made some beautiful pieces (wagon) for your granddaughter, Anika.
Love, Karen, Paul, Ehren and Rowan Sheng
September 28, 2009
Alex, Barbara, Will,
My sincere condolences on your great loss. Know that I'm thinking of you and a lot of great memories from the Crocker Highland days and beyond.
Take care,
Craig Fee
September 28, 2009 | Geneva
All, know that our thoughts will be with you and that your Dad will be missed by all in the neighborhood!
Kalkstein Family
Josh Kalkstein
September 28, 2009 | San Rafael, CA
Robert with his children Barbara, William and Alex (and Sneaker)
September 28, 2009
