Robert VanTyle Butterick's Obituary
Robert VanTyle Butterick, age 57, passed into eternal life on February 11, 2015. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Orin Butterick and Mary Jeanette Butterick, and two brothers, Orin Daniel Butterick, III and Charles Joseph Butterick. Robert is survived by his life partner Laura Herman Krueger and her son, Seth Krueger. In addition, Robert is survived by his brothers and their spouses, Chris and Cathy Butterick, Jack and Barbara Butterick, Mike and Colleen Butterick, Tom and Judy Butterick, and Richard Butterick. Robert is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Mike and Mary Butterick Mackin. Also left to mourn are numerous nieces and nephews who affectionately referred to Robert as “favorite Uncle Robert.” Robert leaves many brothers and sisters in law enforcement with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department who benefitted from his friendship, humor, guidance, and skill. Robert spent 25 years in service to his community as an officer in the Sheriff’s Department and served as a detective in the General Investigative Bureau.The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the Rosary begins at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, February 16 at St. Louis Catholic Church.
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