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Stuart "Stu" J. Butler
June 5, 1961 - Nov. 17, 2022
DEFOREST - Stuart "Stu" J. Butler, age 61, died peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from liver cancer, surrounded by his family at home.
Stu, the son of Patrick and Ruth (Cadwell) Butler, was born on June 5, 1961, in Madison WI.
He attended La Follette High School, and then continued his studies at Madison Technical College. Stu and his older brother, Hawley, created Butler Painting & Prefinishing, where he spent over 40 years serving the Deforest and surrounding area.
Stu had a wonderful life filled with a tight knit, loving family and close group of friends. He enjoyed his free time on the golf course, hunting, and watching Badger sports.
Stu is survived by his wife, Alice (Needham) Butler, married 34 years; children: Nathan (Allison) Butler and Preston Butler; granddaughter, Alaina Butler; mother, Ruth Butler; siblings: Julie (Bob) Wipperfurth, Hawley (Teal) Butler, Chris (Lisa) Butler, and Jodie (Jim) Wing; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Patrick Butler.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 2420 St. Albert the Great Drive, Sun Prairie, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Msgr. Donn Heiar officiating. A visitation will be prior to mass at St. Albert's from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
A special thanks to the staff at Agrace who helped care for Stu in his final days, and to Msgr. Donn for his thoughtfulness and prayers over Stu and the entire family.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Mr. Stephen M Coan
December 22, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Stu and I had some good times together and he was an awesome guy.
JACKIE SCOTT
November 21, 2022
My heart goes out to you Alice and Family. Stu was a great, fun guy. I enjoyed our many adventures over the years. Hugs and prayers to you all! RIP Stu!
Michelle Schmitz
November 21, 2022
Alice and Family,
Sorry to hear about your tremendous loss in your family. Thinking of you and yours as you reflect on the wonderful times you shared with Stu and the impact, he had to all who knew him.
Cindy Flinchum
November 21, 2022
Alice and family,
Sending you thoughts, prayers and much love as you celebrate and remember your amazing husband, father, brother, son, and so much more.
Cindy Flinchum
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