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William Eugene “Gene” Butts

Birth	:	14 Feb 1926 Jewell, Jewell County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	9 Sep 2017 Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Wallace Cemetery, Jewell, Jewell County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6680984, -98.1046982
Description	:	William Eugene “Gene” Butts, 91, formerly of Jewell, KS passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Hilltop Lodge, Beloit, KS. He was born February 14, 1926 in Jewell, KS to Reuben L. Butts and Mary (Hoffer) Butts. Gene graduated from Esbon High School in 1944. Gene served in the Army until April 1947. Following his discharge, he worked 43 years as a heavy equipment operator for the Jewell County Highway Department. On January 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to June Abram. In January, they would have celebrated their... Read More	William Eugene “Gene” Butts, 91, formerly of Jewell, KS passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Hilltop Lodge, Beloit, KS. He was born February 14, 1926 in Jewell, KS to Reuben L. Butts and Mary (Hoffer) Butts. Gene graduated from Esbon High School in 1944. Gene served in the Army until April 1947. Following his discharge, he worked 43 years as a heavy equipment operator for the Jewell County Highway Department. On January 18, 1948, he was united in marriage to June Abram. In January, they would have celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary. To this union, four sons were born: Nick, Steve, Mark and Jack. Gene loved to take part in the lives of his sons, being involved in their sporting events and especially Boy Scouts. He was a Boy Scout leader for 26 years. Gene served in many capacities of the Jewell Christian Church including church board secretary, deacon, elder, trustee, Sunday School Teacher and others. He also enjoyed many summers of ice cream socials and friend and extended family. June and Gene enjoyed Good Sam’s Club camping for several years after retirement. They spent a few winters camping in Arizona and also enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Alaska, the Rose Bowl in California and many other sites of the 50 states. He was called many names: William, Bill, Eugene, or Gene. He always said he didn’t care what you called him, as long as you didn’t call him late for dinner. Eugene is survived by his wife, June of Hilltop Lodge; brother Tom Butts of Arvada, CO; sister Lucile Ozmun of Beloit, KS; four sons: Nick Keiss (Yvonne) of Haysville, KS; Steve Butts (Connie) of Jewell, KS; Mark Butts (Becky) of Kearney, NE; five grandchildren: Adam Butts of Jewell, KS; Warren Keiss (Rachel) of Wichita, KS; Erin Johnson (Tyler_ of Urbandale, Iowa; Renee Charles (Jimmy) of Clearwater, KS; Laura Walters (Kyle) of Atchison, KS; eight great grandchildren: Addilyn, Asher, Elias and Albert Johnson; Kathlyn, Karis and Kaiden Charles; and Tristan Walters, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sisters Myrtle Keller, Bertha Clark and Zona Smith; Brothers Clarence, Robert and Lewis; and infant son Jack. Memorials may be given to the Jewell Christian Church or Solomon Valley Transportation. Visitation will be Monday, September 11, 2017 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Kleppinger Funeral Home Jewell, KS. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 11 am at the Jewell Christian Church, Jewell, KS. Kleppinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Where is William Eugene “Gene” Butts's memorial?
William Eugene “Gene” Butts's memorial is located at: Wallace Cemetery, Jewell, Jewell County, USA.
When did William Eugene “Gene” Butts death?
William Eugene “Gene” Butts death on 9 Sep 2017 in Beloit, Mitchell County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.6680984
Longitude: -98.1046982

Family Members:

Parent

Reuben Lewellyn Butts

(1879 - 1962)

Mary Verdilla Hoffer Butts

(1884 - 1973)

Spouse

Norma june Abram Butts

(1927 - 2022)

Siblings

Bertha Louise Butts Clark

(1909 - 1938)

Robert Carlyle Butts

(1910 - 1910)

Zona M Butts Smith

(1911 - 1996)

Lewis Erwin Butts

(1913 - 2016)

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Coordinate: 39.6680984, -98.1046982

2. Jewell City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6693993, -98.1671982

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7. Union Cemetery
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13. Jewell County Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7646294, -98.1841812

14. McGehee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7052994, -98.2502975

15. West Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5896988, -97.9871979

16. Glendale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5537300, -98.1813000

17. East Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7805700, -98.1940500

18. Caldwell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7266998, -97.9499969

19. Delta Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7961006, -98.0556030

20. Saint Lukes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6390000, -97.9325000

21. Mount Hope Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7825012, -98.2300034

22. Saint Theresa Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7886009, -98.2238998

23. Balch Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.7983017, -97.9807968

24. Athens Cemetery
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