Lou Ellen "Susie" Butler

There will be a visitation between 1-2:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Runge Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online condolences maybe expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.

Lou Ellen was born December 4, 1934 in Maxwell, Iowa to Claude and Dorothy (Acheson) Rupp. She married Eugene Butler on January 12, 1955 in Rock Island, IL. She worked in production at Oscar Myer for 13 years, retiring in 1972.

She was a faithful volunteer at nursing homes and was always willing to help those in need. She enjoyed the outdoors and kept a pristine yard.

She is survived by her sisters, Catherine Vanover and Joan Kruse; nephews, Chris (Tammy) Crockett and Kelly Kruse; and niece, Rhonda (Paul) Cunningham.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Butler.

A special thanks to all her neighbors for their help over the years.