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James Butz Obituary

Butz, James E. age 66, passed away from lung cancer on Monday, April 24, 2006.
Beloved husband of Nida Butz; loving father to Kim Metzger and Greg Butz; father-in-law to Kim Tweedale Butz and Steve Metzger; step-grandfather to Rachel, Matt and Sarah Beth.
James (Jim) Butz was born in La Crosse, IN., and was in sales at Pavyer Printing Machine Works for 20 years.Services: Visitation at Forever Bellerive Chapel, 740 North Mason Rd., Creve Coeur, 4 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Interment in Ohio.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Apr. 26 to May 3, 2006.

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Jerry Rieder

May 21, 2006

There is a man here in Florida who is also dying of Cancer. He said one night,"I want to die with dignity and aplomb." When he said it I thought of Jim. Many of us who knew Jim were struck by his dignity and courage. He has been a lession to me as well as a wonderful friend. I miss him.

Jerry Rieder Tampa,

April 26, 2006

He was, and is, a good, good friend.

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