He was born on April 12, 1922 in Indiana, a son of the late Arthur Guy and Margaret Ann (Martin) Butler.
Mr. Butler retired as a Business Teacher from the Clearfield Area High School, after being employed there for over 40 years. He received his formal education from the Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana, PA. Mr. Butler was the founding member of the local chapter of P.A.R.C. (Parents Association of Retarded Children). He loved to spend his spare time enjoying the outdoors while fishing and hunting. He will be remembered for his beautiful gardens and his delicious homemade pies, which he loved to give away for others to enjoy.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield serving on Church Council and being an active usher, the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #314, Clearfield and the Clearfield Education Association, where he was past president.
Mr. Butler served with the U. S. Marines during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Mary C. (Lightner) Butler whom he wed June 3, 1945 in Hollidaysburg; five children William D. Butler Jr. of Clearfield, Richard G. Butler and wife Betsy of Clearfield, Joy A. Lhota and husband Rick of Clearfield, Donald Lee Butler of Treasure Lake, Thomas A. Butler and wife Debbie of Clearfield; nine grandchildren Zachary Butler, Joanna and Ethan Lott, Dr. Nathaniel Butler and wife Erin Kirkpatrick, Jordan Butler, Tyler Butler and wife Arielle, Rachel and John Lhota and Sarah Butler; and two great grandsons Silas and Caleb Butler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Arthur G. Butler Jr.
Funeral services will be held at the St. John Lutheran Church, Clearfield on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Robert J. Way officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Joy Cemetery, Clearfield.
Friends will be received at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. John Lutheran Church, PO Box 1454, Clearfield.
To sign the online guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.