Ronald Eugene “Doc” Butschek Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Born in Houston, TX to Robert “Bob” Butschek and Lorraine Mikulenka in 1951, his childhood was split between the busy city and quiet countryside. While mischievous in his youth, Doc eventually matured and worked for Southwestern Bell/AT&T for 35 years before retiring to his parents’ hometown of Hallettsville. He was an avid outdoorsman often enjoying trips to the river, the beach, or offshore fishing. He loved sitting for a cup of coffee or a beer with friends and sharing the latest gossip. Doc was a man of routine, reliability, and care, and his memory will be cherished.
He is survived by his spouse, Tanya Butschek; children, Christina Nelson, Ronald Butschek Jr., Ashley Butschek-Hernandez, Alexandria Stanaback, and Ariel Walker; brother, Wayne Butschek; sister, Karen Jansky; nine nieces and nephews; and six grandchildren.
He is preceded by his parents and brother, Robert "Bobby" Jr.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1pm with rosary beginning at 1:30PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Funeral mass will follow at 2PM, with burial to be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Thoughts and memories may be shared at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.
