Joseph L. Butler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

JOSEPH BUTLER NORWAY- Joseph L. Butler age 58 of Norway, died Friday, January 31, 2014 at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin He was born on August 1, 1955 in Iron Mountain, the son of Dolores (Tomasini) and the late Willard Butler. Joe graduated from Norway High School in 1973, and attended Michigan Tech University. Joe married Kathy Opolka on September 9, 1988 in Iron Mountain; their wedding was blessed by the Catholic Church on September 9, 1995. He worked for Lakeshore for several years and in sales for various car dealerships in the area. He currently was employed by Wood Fibers in Niagara, WI in sales. Joe enjoyed volunteering at the Norway School keeping score and running clock for various sporting events. He also enjoyed hunting and ice fishing. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Norway, Oak Crest Golf Course, and the Loyal Order of Moose. Joe is survived by his wife Kathy; daughters Carrie Scott of Kingsford and Kelsey Butler of Green Bay, WI; son Kyle (Mary Beth) Butler of Norway; mother Dolores Butler of Vulcan; grandchildren Emma and Olivia Scott and Callie and Colton Paul; brother Brian Butler of Bloomington, MN; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his special niece Heather Janssen. Family will greet friends on Thursday, February 6 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Norway. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church with Fr. Timothy Ekaitis officiating. Interment will be held in the Norway Township Cemetery.

Joseph L. Butler

August 1, 1955 - January 31, 2014