Allan L Butler

Allan Lee Butler, 89, of Victoria passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born November 9, 1927 in Cuero to the late Amos Lee Butler and Albertina Gohmert Butler Giesick. He served his country in the United States Army. He retired from CPL and was a businessman and rancher. He was a member of First English Lutheran Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, various church council positions and chairman of the Education Building Committee. He also served on the board of directors at the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, Junior Achievement and the Victoria County Appraisal Board of Review.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred E. Ruschhaupt Butler of Victoria; sons, Richard Butler of Houston, Paul Butler (Darlene) of Victoria and Ray Butler of Cuero; 4 grandchildren, Celia Butler, Lindsay Butler, Bonnie Butler and Katie Butler and 1 great-grandchild, Avery Krohn.

The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 pm Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at First English Lutheran Church. Funeral services will follow at 2 pm with Rev. Jim Pearson officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Randy Muegge, Jim Hartman, Clarence Heinold, Bobby Meitzen, Brian Wendel, Jim Davidson and Moon Gohmert.

Memorials may be made to Bluebonnet Youth Ranch or First English Lutheran Church.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.