He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Frances. Butch is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly; three children, Anne (Jeff) Dirkx, Mimi Evans and William (Stephanie) Arts III; six grandchildren: Bennett, Austyn, Oliver, Charlie, Parker and Lucy; siblings: Very Reverend Paul-Louis Arts, Mike Arts, Mary Kawa, Pat Arts and Jim Arts.
A visitation for Butch will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 900 NE Shady Lane Dr., Gladstone, MO 64118. A mass of christian burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. A committal service will occur Friday, November 10, 2023 at 12 p.m. at Carroll City Cemetery, 618 S. Grant Rd., Carroll, IA 51401.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com for the Arts family.