Howard R. Butler

Howard R. Butler, 76, of Waterloo, IL, born Wednesday, November 7, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his residence.

Howard worked as a Chemical Worker for Mallinckrodt. He was a member of the St. Clair County Anglers Club, proud union member, Illinois Horsemans’ Association and avid Cardinal and Blues fan.

He was preceded in death by his:

• parents, Howard E. and Alzada H., nee Billingsley, Butler

Surviving are his:

• wife of 51 years, Nancy, nee Smith, Butler of Waterloo, IL
• children:
  • Steven (Denise) Butler of Waterloo, IL
  • Deanna (David) Willett of St. Charles, MO
  • brother, Calvin “Andy” (Cindy) Butler of Collinsville, IL
• 4 grandchildren:
  • Patrick (Maria) Kelly
  • Dallas Butler
  • Brian Willett
  • Angelica Willett

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Helping Strays Animal Shelter – Columbia, IL.

Funeral: Private services will be held at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL, with Rev. Andy Black officiating. Interment will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, IL.