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Kenneth Butka Obituary
Sep 22, 2024
Beloved husband of Susan (nee Anderson) Butka. Loving father of Kristin Butka. Brother of William Butka and the late Joan Mackolin. Loving uncle of Lisa (Larry) Waczkowski. A Celebration of Life will be held on a date and time to be announced. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Christ The King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Amherst, NY 14226, at 9:30am. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.
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Linda Just
October 16, 2024
Many school memories with Ken. From kindergarten through to high school. He was a bright, caring, hard working man. Proud to have known him. Condolences to Sue and Kristen. Ken will be missed.
Margie Weber
October 6, 2024
My sympathy Sue, Kristin and Bill. I knew the Butka's fr SPUP. Ken was 3 yr behind me at SPHS. I am sorry, always too soon to part, from dear loved ones.
Mary Wolters
October 6, 2024
RIP my former highschool pal. I always remember you as a nice guy and very involved in our great school.
Laura Low
October 6, 2024
Oh Sue...I'm so sorry..deepest condolences! Hugs to you..
Laura Jerard Low
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