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KING FERRY | Ames Dale Button, age 82, of King Ferry, passed away Nov. 2, 2014 after a brief illness.
Son of the late Jennie and Ames Button, Dale grew up on his family's farm in Jasper, N.Y. He received his bachelor's of science from Cornell University College of Agriculture where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He was a 1st Lt. in the United States Air Force. A lifelong member of the New York Holstein Association, Dale worked in the animal analysis industry first with Curtiss Breeding Service and then as a self-employed genetic consultant with Animal Analysis Associates. He also operated the Dale Button Agency, writing livestock insurance in the northeast region. He was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Lake Church in King Ferry.
In addition to his parents, Dale was predeceased by his siblings, Carrie, Alta, Charles, and Gerald; his wife, Eleanor (Mahoney) Button in 1961, and his wife, Donna (Patchen) Button in 2006.
He is survived by his brother, Robert; his children, Kathleen Button (Martin Wisniewski), Sandra (Anthony) Suozzi, Thomas (Leonor) Button, Carol (Donald) Keegan, Joan (Sudip) Thakor, Dianne (Kevin) Moriarty, Daniel (Amy) Button, Laura (Fred) Marks, and Michael (Katie) Button; as well as 28 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild on the way. Dale is also survived by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sylvia (Walter) Wasserman, Kenton (Barbara) Patchen, and Pamela (Bernard) Suszinski; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at the Shurtleff Funeral Home, 10117 Route 90, Genoa. There will be a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 in Our Lady of the Lake Church in King Ferry.
Donations may be made in Dale's name to "Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery Fund," c/o Good Shepherd Catholic Community, Aurora, NY 13026, or to Aurora of CNY, 518 James St., Syracuse, NY 13203.
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Dick Wright
January 27, 2015
My Dad and Dale worked together in the Sales & Marketing Dept. at Curtiss. Dad always considered Dale strong of character and a clear thinker. My Mother and Donna were also fond of spending time together at company functions. Dale came to my Dad's funeral in October 2006. He was as straight and true then as he had been 30 years before. He made a good mark in life.
* My Mother and I just attended John Toll's funeral last week. John was also an ex-Curtiss field man and was 94. Too bad not many left of a great organization.
Respectfully,
Dick Wright
Son of Hugh &
Percy wright
Karen Lage Potratz
January 14, 2015
I worked with Dale at Curtiss and wanted to send my condolences to his family. Dale was always willing to help others learn and be successful in the cattle industry. I hope you find comfort in many happy memories.
January 14, 2015
Button family...sorry we didn't hear of Dale's passing until now. The word is spreading through the Curtiss Alumna across the country. Dale had great respect in our business, and we all wish we were still working together. Eric and Theresa Lyon
Martha Kelsey
November 12, 2014
We were friends for years with the Patchen and Button families. Dale will be missed.
Martha Kelsey & Michele Henry
November 5, 2014
Laura and family~
We are so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your father always stay close to your heart, and bring peace and comfort during this difficult time. ~Marcy, Jason and family
Janet Marks
November 5, 2014
Dear Laura, Julius and I are so saddened to earn of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful man, so generous and caring. Please extend our sympathies to your brothers and sisters.
Kurt Schulz
November 5, 2014
To Dales' family, Dale helped me get started as an aAa analyser here in Mn. Most of all I remember him as a gentleman, mentor, and friend. A role model to be sure. he often spoke to me lovingly of his family. Be peaceful.
November 5, 2014
Dale was my Dad's colleague in the Curtiss days and one of my mentors in the assimilation of "aAa" principles. On a selfish level, his "aAa" associates will miss his quiet guidance and interest in us, but in a more important way we have faith he has moved beyond us to the next plane of existence and will be grateful for all he gave us.
June Losurdo
November 5, 2014
The Wiebold/Losurdo family sends our best wishes to all of the Buttons. We have so many wonderful memories of Dale and Donna, and will include them both in our prayers.
Jurjen Groenveld
November 4, 2014
Thank you Dale for all the work and energy you put into aAa and helping farmers families breeding better cows!!
November 4, 2014
Dear Family - We are so sad to hear of your father's passing. Remembering all of you at this time. Love Eric and Nancy Edlund
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