Found peace on March 23, 2017. Age 98. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta (nee Wabiszewski). Loving father of Mary Lou Lambert, Carol Chaffee, Nancy O’Neil, William (Georgianna) Butterbrodt, and Robert (Mary Lou) Butterbrodt. Grandfather of Lori Viola, Colin (Rochelle) Teska, Jake (Sharon) Butterbrodt, Brett (Margaret) Butterbrodt, and Kristy Butterbrodt. Great-grandfather of Rebecca, Matthew, and Brogan. Fond companion of Geraldine Datza and her family. Also survived by siblings Robert (Corrine) Butterbrodt and Helen Hartman, other family and many friends. Veteran of WWII. Purple Heart Recipient from the Battle of the Bulge. Retired from Maynard Steel.
Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 W. National Ave., on Friday, March 31, from 4:00PM to 5:45PM. Funeral Service at 6:00PM. Military Honors to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice. Private interment.
“Rest in peace, Dad. Thank you for your guidance and love.”