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Willard Butcher Obituary
Fraser Seitel, a family friend and former Chase spokesman, says Butcher died Saturday of cancer in Hobe Sound, Florida.
Born in Westchester County outside New York City, the Brown University graduate and World War II Navy veteran joined the bank in 1947. He headed its retail and corporate business, then operations in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
Butcher was named Chase president and chief operating officer in 1972. He succeeded David Rockefeller as chairman and CEO in 1980 and retired in 1991.
Under the two men, Chase expanded to more than 50 countries. In 2000, the bank merged with J.P. Morgan & Co. to become JPMorgan Chase.
Rockefeller says Butcher "worked tirelessly to enhance the bank's position around the world."
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Susan Ling
September 4, 2012
Our condolences to you and your family.
September 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 29, 2012
Carol,So sorry to read about Bill's passing..He was a leader and guide for so many of us..Tony Terracciano
Reed Family
August 29, 2012
Our sincere sympathy. God is near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves
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T B
August 29, 2012
I thank him for this service to our country in one of the darkest times in history.
John Rice
August 29, 2012
Carlie,
I am very sorry to hear about your Dad.
August 28, 2012
The Hearer of prayer will help you through this difficult time. Psalm 65:2
August 28, 2012
God bless you ~ R.I.P.
Mary Kay & Jim Farley
August 28, 2012
The James Farleys send loving regards to Carole, Bill, and all members of the Butcher family. Bill was our friend, and he was a man of style and grace. Know that your many friends around the world are standng by your side at this sad moment of time.
Paul Fosbre
August 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy for your loss of Mr. Williard Butcher. I joined The Chase Manhattan Bank NA in 1990 and Mr. Butcher's leadership style was very much admired by his employees and friends at Chase. Mr. Butcher and Mr. Thomas G. Labreque his successor built The Chase Manhattan Bank NA into a world class money center bank which was the envy of it's competitors.
The Chase Manhattan Alumni will keep Mr. Willard Butcher and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Paul Fosbre
Chase Manhattan Bank Corporate Controllers Group
ms
August 27, 2012
So sorry for your loss. May the God who gives peace be with you all during this difficult time.
John 5:25,29
Ted Riegel
August 27, 2012
Condolences to the family. Old friends from hometown of Wilton CT. God Speed.
Joe
August 27, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that God will help you trhrough all these difficult times. Psalms 46:1
Farewell
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
August 27, 2012
Peace and Love
T Fountain
August 27, 2012
To the family of Mr. Butcher:
Sincerest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort and peace in the memories of Willard in the coming days. When someone dies we are often left with questions as to the condition of the dead. God's word assures us that our loved ones are conscience of nothing at all (Ecc.9:5,10). Job asked if able bodied man dies can he live again? The answer is found in verse 15 of chapter 14 of the book of Job. Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your loved one.
August 27, 2012
Please accept my condolences and may the God of all comfort give you peace during this difficult time.
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