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Andrew "Jack" John Butler

February 27, 1947 ~ November 6, 2023 (age 76) 76 Years Old

Andrew "Jack" Butler Obituary

Andrew "Jack" John Butler, 76, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home in Paw Paw. He was born February 27, 1947, in Paw Paw, the son of Andrew M. Butler and Kathryn (Benakovich) Butler. 

Jack was a lifelong resident of Paw Paw, graduating from Paw Paw High School in 1965. Jack served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was an active longtime parishioner at Saint Mary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 3798, Paw Paw. Jack was also a member of the American Legion McGowen Johnson Post 68, Paw Paw. After many dedicated years, Jack retired from GTE. Following his retirement, Jack returned to work driving bus for Paw Paw Schools. He truly loved working with the kids. Jack had many hobbies over the years, he especially enjoyed reading, golf and sports. He was a regular attendee at many local sporting events, including his children and grandchildren's sporting events.  

On August 16, 1969, he married Judy (Schiele) Butler who survives.

He is also survived by three sons, Andy (Rose) Butler, Matt (Michele) Butler and Luke (Dannielle) Butler; one daughter, Jenny Butler; eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Trey) Lindblom, Andrew Butler, Jacob Peplinski, Anya Butler, Aubrey Butler, Gauge Butler, Briar Butler, Case Butler; four great-grandchildren, Astrid and Stella Lindblom and Ophelia and Felix Butler, along with his faithful companion, Sammy. 

Jack was preceded in death by his brothers, George Butler and Gerard Butler.

Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Adams Funeral Home, 502 West Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, with Rosary service beginning at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will then continue until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Paw Paw, Wednesday November 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Alan P. Jorgensen officiating. Interment will follow at Saint Mary Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Centrica Care Navigators or to Saint Mary School. 

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
November 14, 2023

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Adams Funeral Home
502 West Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Recitation of the Rosary
Tuesday
November 14, 2023

5:00 PM
Adams Funeral Home
502 West Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday
November 15, 2023

11:00 AM
Saint Mary Catholic Church
209 S. Brown Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Donations

Centrica Care Navigators
7100 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo MI 49009
Tel: 1-269-345-0273
Web: https://centricacare.org/

Saint Mary Catholic School
508 East Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw MI 49079

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