Buth, William Age 69, of Maple Grove, passed away May 27, 2006. Preceded in death by his parents. Long- time educator and Union Leader in the Anoka - Hennepin School District 11, retiring in 1995 from Jackson Middle School. Member of organizations including The Pommern Research Group (PRG), Trout Unlimited, American Philatelic Association and the DFL Party. Survived by wife of 34 years, Delores; sons, David (Beth) Buth and Kevin Buth of Minneapolis; daughters, Lynn Marie (David) Macy, New York, NY, and Nancy (Allan) Bernard, Minneapolis; granddaughter, Rhiannon Buth (Jake Nitz), Stanley, WI; sisters, Janine (N. Cliff) Wold and Michelle (Darrel) Thelen both of Mission, Texas; aunt, Bernice Buth, Minneapolis; sisters-in-law, Connie (Earl) Rogers, Kansas City, and Sharon Cartwright, Lebanon, Oregon; as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. We will all miss Bill's many passions in life and his marvelous sense of humor. Memorial Service Friday, 4 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 NW Hanson Blvd, Coon Rapids, with visitation one hour prior. Reception immediately following service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (763) 545-3308, Music Ministry at Faith Lutheran Church, The PRG and Trout Unlimited. Special thanks to doctors, nurses and aides at North Memorial Hospital and St. Therese Home, as well as longtime physicians Dr. Thomas Ophoven and Dr. Timothy Toonen for their kindness and caring. Cremation Society of MN 763-560-3100
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Dear Dee and Family,
I just heard of Bills passing. I knew him for so many years and always enjoyed the Jackson Reunions.
May God give you strength at this trying time. Gregg Iverson, Jackson Staff, 1973- 1960.
Gregg Iverson
June 07, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Mr Buth was my German teacher at Jackson Jr High. I fondly remember my first trip to Germany in 1983 with his wife and their daugther Nancy. That trip led to a friendship with the family that I stayed with that continues today. Thank you Herr Buth. You have made a lasting impression in my life.
Maria Steinbach Reedstrom
June 03, 2006 | Apple Valley, MN
The poem is for my Uncle, who when I was a little girl, would give me a quarter if I told him he looked like he lost weight. My deepest sympathies for David, Beth, Lynn, David and Kevin. And for his long time best friend and wife, my Aunt Dee. It all makes me wish we would have spent more time together.
Susan Robrecht
June 02, 2006 | Crystal, MN
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Susan Robrecht
June 02, 2006 | Crystal, MN
My sympathies on your loss. Mr. Buth was my German teacher at Jackson Junior High School in the late 70s. I remember him as a very passionate teacher who cared about his students. Only a few teachers made a lasting impression on me thoughout my school years, and Herr Buth was one of them. Peace.
Scott Tabako Sr.
June 02, 2006 | Flagstaff, AZ
Dear Dee and Family, the Joyce family, and all of Pilgrim House UU Fellowship, are deeply sad about Bill's death. We love you both very much, and remember so many good times together! PH will light a candle, once again, for Bill on June 4--and will keep the memories always. Watch the PH Newsletter this fall, also, for a memorial to Bill and the Buth role in the creation of PH.
Ed, Wayne and Fred and I all wish we could have had that special time together with Bill on Saturday, but...
Darlene Joyce
June 01, 2006 | Shoreview, MN
I am very sorry for your loss. Bill was truly respected by all.
Take care, glenda koelln
Glenda Koelln
June 01, 2006 | Coon Rapids, MN
