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Max Eugene Butler

Birth	:	13 Oct 1922 Baxter, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2016 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Restland Cemetery, Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8191986, -93.1547012
Description	:	Max Butler, 93 of Newton and formerly of Baxter passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A Masonic memorial service will be held at the Baxter United Congregational Church at 10 A.M. on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Following, a memorial service will be held also at the Baxter U.C.C. at 11 A.M. Military rites will follow the memorial service at Restland Cemetery in Baxter. Max was born on October 13, 1922 in Baxter, Iowa to Charley and Hazel Butler. Max had one brother Rex and two sisters, Zetta Rae and Jenna Mae. After graduating... Read More	Max Butler, 93 of Newton and formerly of Baxter passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A Masonic memorial service will be held at the Baxter United Congregational Church at 10 A.M. on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Following, a memorial service will be held also at the Baxter U.C.C. at 11 A.M. Military rites will follow the memorial service at Restland Cemetery in Baxter. Max was born on October 13, 1922 in Baxter, Iowa to Charley and Hazel Butler. Max had one brother Rex and two sisters, Zetta Rae and Jenna Mae. After graduating from Baxter High School in 1940 Max enlisted in the Army Air Corps. After a series of training assignments, Max’s team flew its B-29 to Japan where it successfully performed various missions including 3 supply runs for POW’s in World War II. On October 30, 1943 Max married the love of his life, Lela Gray. Max and Lela were married together for just shy of 62 years. Together they had three sons, Danny Gene, Jackie Lee, and Davey Charles. In 1967-68 the family hosted a foreign exchange student through the YFU Exchange program, Timo Valvio from Finland. Max has 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. In 1956 Max became the postmaster in Baxter, a position he held for over 31 years. During this time Max and Lela attended numerous Postmaster Conventions, which fueled a passion for travel that he shared with Lela. Together they visited a majority of the 50 states, Finland, and routinely traveled to visit their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Max was an active member of the U.C.C. Church in Baxter, volunteered his time as a Boy Scout leader for each of his sons and was a member of The Eastern Star, Lions Club, Baxter Volunteer Fire Department, and The American Legion. Max was a member of The Masons for 75 years and was given an award for being the longest serving member of that organization in the state of Iowa in 2012. Max enjoyed steam engines, medium/well done steaks, and hot coffee while socializing with friends and family. Max is preceded in death by his parents, wife Lela, brother Rex and sister Jenna Mae, and sons Jack and Dave. He is survived by his sons Dan and Timo and his sister Zetta Rae.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Max Eugene Butler's memorial?
Max Eugene Butler's memorial is located at: Restland Cemetery, Baxter, Jasper County, USA.
When did Max Eugene Butler death?
Max Eugene Butler death on 19 Feb 2016 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Max Eugene Butler's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8191986
Longitude: -93.1547012

Family Members:

Parent

Charley James Butler

(1894 - 1980)

Hazel May Beals Butler

(1893 - 1968)

Spouse

Lela M. Gray Butler

(1922 - 2005)

Siblings

Rex J Butler

(1924 - 2002)

Zetta Rae Butler Stock

(1931 - 2020)

Jena Mae Butler

(1933 - 2000)

Children

Jackie Lee “Jack” Butler

(1948 - 2014)

Davey Charles Butler

(1951 - 2003)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Restland Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8191986, -93.1547012

2. Bethany Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8344002, -93.1243973

3. Independence Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7933006, -93.1418991

4. Bethel Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8196983, -93.1980972

5. Raridon Cemetery
Baxter, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8416550, -93.2002032

6. Union Chapel Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7869301, -93.2329025

7. Perin Cemetery (Defunct)
Clyde, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8088930, -93.2432600

8. Fairview Cemetery
Melbourne, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8763000, -93.0972000

9. Kintz Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8143997, -93.2514038

10. Linder Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7576760, -93.0966490

11. Bridges Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7571983, -93.0963974

12. Deeter Cemetery
Collins, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8628006, -93.2514038

13. Day Cemetery
Rhodes, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8885994, -93.2264023

14. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8102989, -93.0286026

15. Zoar Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8102989, -93.0286026

16. Ashton Chapel and Cemetery
Mingo, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8163000, -93.2855000

17. Wittemberg Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7627983, -93.0428009

18. Fisher Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7392006, -93.2508011

19. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9278000, -93.1695500

20. Moffitt Family Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7163789, -93.1001995

21. Eden Cemetery
Rhodes, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9286003, -93.1763992

22. Greencastle Cemetery
Green Castle, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -93.2654000

23. Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7493790, -93.0192180

24. McKeever Cemetery
Colfax, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7192001, -93.2517014