Clarence Van Sickle
Clarence Van Sickle
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Butch built a life for his family through his hard work as a trade carpenter. He spent his retirement restoring old cars, fishing, and completing his honey-do list from Gladys. He enjoyed camping and boating in Minnesota in the cabin and on the boat he built. The only other thing he enjoyed more than working with his hands is spending time with his family.
Butch is survived by his daughters, Sherrie Van Sickle and Tammy Van Sickle; grandchildren, Tara (Patrick) Honkomp and Tracy (Chuck) Mash; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Ava, Angel and Evelynn; bonus great-grandchildren, Drew, Aidan, Jocey, Teagan and Rylen.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys; parents, and siblings, Donna Reed, Emory Van Sickle, and Shirley Reha.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Iles Grandview Park Chapel on Thursday August 28, 2025. Funeral Services will follow the visitation and begin at 12:00 pm at the funeral home followed by burial at Avon Cemetery.
Arrangements by Iles Grandview Park Chapel
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Ashley Richardson
August 24, 2025
I remember when I was a little girl when we would go over there he would always do this cool little trick with his finger and joke around all of us and aunt glady would always take me to the dance recitals and then wed go back to there house for a little bit and eat and hang out... I dont have many memories with him but the little amount that I have with him I will forever cherish may ur soul rest easy uncle butch... forever in our heart you will be..
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Darla & Ruth Keil
August 24, 2025
So so sorry for your loss, Butch was the closest thing I ever had in my life as a father figure. Sending prayers to all of you at this time.
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Sherrie VanSickle
August 24, 2025
Dad you was loved by everyone that knew you and around you! And shared your knowledge of carpentry and many things. So they too could grow as a better person just like you. A Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend to everyone you met!
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