Keith P. Butler
May 26, 1924 ~ January 15, 2010
Butler, Keith P., retired pharmaceutical salesman, died at the age of 85 on Friday, January 15, 2010. Visitation with family will take place at 7:00 on Wednesday evening with a Rosary at 7:30, both at Downing and Lahey East. A Funeral Mass will be said at the Church of the Magdalen on Thursday, January 21 at 10:30 in the morning. Burial will take place immediately following at Ascension Cemetery. Keith was born in Lacona, Iowa on May 26, 1924 to Cecil and Mabel Butler. He was raised in Milo, Iowa and graduated from Milo High School before joining the United States Navy at the age of 17, proudly serving his country throughout World War II. He met Martha McCoy in Des Moines, Iowa and they were married on June 5, 1948. Together they raised five children. Keith went to work for the post office and eventually became a pharmaceutical salesman, working for the same company for 40 years. Keith was active in Boy Scouts and coached little league baseball. In 1967, Keith was transferred to Wichita, Kansas, where he lived until his death. In Wichita, Keith made many friends, was active in the Knights of Columbus and after he retired, became an avid fisherman and golfer. Keith always had a story for you and continued to entertain his friends with those stories until the time that he died. Keith and Martha were married for 57 years. She preceded him in death in 2002. Keith is survived by his children and their spouses: Sandra Neidigh of Columbus, Indiana; Connie (and Ron) Foster of Wichita; Mike (and Sherry) Butler of Plano, Texas; Mark (and Sherie) Butler of Wichita; and Nancy (and Ed) Hampel of Wichita. Grandchildren include: Mindy Smith, Heather Combest, Caroline Goodall, Christine Allen, David Hess, Matthew Butler, Patrick Hampel, Tim Hampel, Peter Hampel and Elisha Roberts. Keith is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren, and sister, Marilyn Newman of Redding, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Keiths name to: the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS, 67219, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202 or Levy Special Education Center, 400 N. Woodchuck, Wichita, KS, 67212.
Visitation with family will take place at 7:00 on Wednesday evening with a Rosary at 7:30, both at Downing and Lahey East.
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My condolences to the Butler family. I knew Keith when he worked for Warren Teed here in the Des Moines Area.He was secretary/treasure of the Medical Reps Association when I was president. I have fond memories of Keith and his ‘stories’. Iwas saddened to learn of his death.
I wish to extend and offer my prayers for all of you and for your dad. After my mother died, I would spend some time with Aunt Winnie McGoey in Des Moines and your mother was living with her. Your mother and dad were dating at the time and included me in many of their outings around Des Moines. Even then, the stories would flow. I also served their wedding in Creston. Really a long time ago but sometimes we really remember the good times. God bless!
Kathy and I, along with all the McCoy family, wish to extend our sympathy and prayers to all the Butler’s on the loss of their father. Keith was quite a story teller and also a WWII veteran serving in the South Pacific during some of the most intense fighting in that area. He was Navy corpsman assigned to the 1st Marine Division and saw extensive combat and received two Purple Hearts in addition to the other service decorations. Keith will be missed and we are truly sorry we cannot be with you all for his memorial services. He is now with my sister’s Martha and Kathleen Louia and our brother Quentin along with our folks. Jim & Kathy McCoy, Bellevue, NE (Honolulu, HI)
Mark , I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad . I remember the first time that I met him at: Eddy’s Toyota . He’d stop by every so often & sometimes when you were at lunch. I always enjoyed visiting with him. I’m sure that he’s in a better place now. GOD BLESS YOU!!! Larry Schuckman
One of the greatest legacies that one can leave is to be known for their acts of kindness. On February 20, 1979, Keith came to see his new granddaughter, Elisha. He brought her a baby gift and I was overwhelmed by his love and acceptance. The unconditional love that Keith showed her throughout his lifetime, will always remain precious and dear to my heart. My prayers are with your family. With sympathy, Debi
Sorry to read about Keith. You guys take care.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.