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Jan Butler Obituary
LIMA -- Jan D. Butler, 67, passed away on September 27, 2022, at 1:05 pm, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Jan was born December 8, 1954 in Lima, OH, to Arthur Butler and Annabelle (Hollar) Butler-Stinebaugh who both preceded him in death. On July 22, 2000 he married Debbie (Wright) Butler who survives in Lima, OH.
Jan graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1974. He then attended Northwestern Business College and received an associates degree in Auto Mechanics. Jan loved working on transmissions and was very thorough and meticulous in his craft. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing and working with his buddy Paul Slygh. He was heavily involved with the Lima Mixed-Doubles Pool League. Jan was a very outgoing kind of guy and enjoyed people and never knew a stranger. He always found the good in people. He loved his wife dearly and cherished his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jan is survived by his wife, Debbie Butler of Lima, OH, children, Danny (Leah) Butler of Lima, OH, Michael (Danielle Wireman) Butler of Lima, OH, Nicole (David) Fyffe of Lima, OH, Jodi (Mike) Hicks of Cincinnati, OH, Julie (Kyle) Monfort of Lima, OH, Hilleary Black of Lima, OH, brother, Randy (Linda) Butler of Mikado, MI, sister-in-law, Billy Butler of Lima, OH, grandchildren, Whitney (Jonathan) Swaney of Lima, OH, Audrey Butler of Thomasville, GA, Jan Dean "Bubba" (Ruthie) Butler of Lima, OH, Taylor (Tyra Goins) Fyffe of Lima, OH, Kylie Fyffe of Lima, OH, Ava Hicks, Aiden Hicks, Kayden Hicks, Camden Monfort, Reagan Monfort, Destanie Makin, great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Ella, Autumn, Milo, Lydia, Markess, Lewie, Savannah and Lariah.
He is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Sue Ann Butler, siblings, Judy (James) McPheron, Arthur "Jay" Butler, Gary Butler, Bill Butler, and Annette (Mark) Voehringer.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 1:30pm at Lima First Church, 1660 Findlay Road, Lima, Ohio 45801. Pastor Darrell Bucher to officiate the service. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.
Visitation will be at the church on Monday, October 3, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm and one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family during this difficult time. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Doris smith
October 4, 2022
Danny so sorry for your loss
Walter and Doris Smith
Wade Smith
Connie Wortman
October 3, 2022
Jan was a dear friend for a long time help keep my old car going he will be greatly missed
Darla Stinebaugh Richards
October 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss. I am Bill Stinebaugh's granddaughter (Diana Stinebaugh's daughter). Jan has worked on a few of my cars. And always had time to catch up too. Though we weren't technically related, we always treated each other like we were. A great, great guy!
Evelyn FEDELE
September 30, 2022
So sorry about Jan I went to grade school with him at Emerson prayers to your family
Mary and Dave Henderson
September 29, 2022
Debbie, You and your family have our deepest sympathy. Jan will be greatly missed. Hugs, love and prayers
Marcia (Makley) Ramos
September 28, 2022
So very sorry for your loss, Jan was a really great guy, will be praying for all of you
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