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Donald Butler

1934 - 2024


Don Butler February 4, 1934 - April 21, 2024 Donald Butler, 90, of Creston, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living in Creston. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m., April 27, 2024, at Salem Lutheran Church in Creston. Pastor Evan McVann will officiate. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Creston. Open visitation will be 2-7:00 p.m., April 26, 2024, at Powers Funeral Home in Creston, with family receiving friends from 5-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Salem Lutheran Church and Dollars for Scholars in Don’s name. Online condolences may be made at www.powersfh.com. Donald Clare Butler was born February 4, 1934, in Charles City, IA., to Leonard Butler and Zella (Grandy) Butler. He graduated from Charles City High School in 1952, and received his teaching credentials including his bachelor’s and master’s degree in industrial art from the State College of Iowa. On June 21, 1975, Don was united in marriage to Beverly Ann (Ruhde) Mincey in Creston, and they made their home in Creston. Don worked for the Creston School District, teaching shop class, drafting, woodworking and welding for over 30 years. After retirement, Don was actively involved helping with building houses for Habitat for Humanity in the Union County area. Don was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Creston. Survivors include his son, Mark Butler of Des Moines; one granddaughter, Nicole Ott of Creston; two great-granddaughters, Kaylee Ott of Creston, and Keara Ott of Sharpsburg; 7 nieces and nephews, Jill Miller, Emily Watson, Aaron Ruhde, Mark Phelps, David Phelps and Elaine Kapek and Mike Butler, ; his brother in-law, Craig (Carol) Rudhe of Texas; his sister in-law, Shirley Phelps of Bayard, many great-nieces and nephews; and other extended family and many cherished friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Beverly in 2021; his daughter Crystal Butler, his father and mother in-law, Herman (Bertha) Ruhde; and his niece JoAnn Butler and his uncle Virgil (Lillian) Grandy. Visitation: Friday, April 26, 2024, 2:00PM - 7:00PM, Powers Funeral Home - Creston, 601 New York Avenue, P.O. Box 431, Creston, IA 50801 Family Receiving Friends: Friday, April 26, 2024, 5:00PM - 7:00PM, Powers Funeral Home - Creston, 601 New York Avenue, P.O. Box 431, Creston, IA 50801 Celebration of Life: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:30AM, Salem Lutheran Church, 602 West Townline Road, Creston, IA 50801, Creston, IA 50801 Final Resting Place: Graceland Cemetery, Creston, IA 50801