Obituary for Donald C. Butterfield

Donald C. Butterfield, 78 of 205 S. Booth Street in Anamosa died Thursday October 4, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center after a long illness. Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM on Tuesday at St. Patrick''s Catholic Church in Anamosa. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements, Survivors include his wife Sharon, a daughter Keri ( Dan) Oleksuk of Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada, two sons, Brett (Lex) and Lane (Julie) all of Cedar Rapids; a brother Edwin of Anamosa; two sisters, Marjory (Bob) Fairley of Olin and Patricia (Jim) Mettler of Anamosa. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Megan and Cameron Butterfield and Emily and Taylor Oleksuk. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Barbara and a grandchild Raelyn. Don was born on January 31, 1934 in Anamosa the son of Kenneth and Anna Kula Butterfield. He married Sharon R. Hamad on May 22, 1965 in Cedar Rapids. Don was the office manager at John Hancock Insurance Co. and retied from there after 30 years of service. Don was a faithful member of St. Patrick''s Catholic Church and proudly served in the Navy. He enjoyed gardening,cooking and especially the time he spent with his friends and beloved family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial donations may be given to Camp Courageous.