I had Mr B in junior high at Jones.
He left a profound mark on me. He gave me confidence to be different and to follow my heart when decisions needed to be made.
A teacher in the best senior the word.
God bless.

To the Buttenbusch Family,  We are so sadden to hear of the passing of Mr Buttenbusch.  I just found out about this yesterday (Sunday) the day after the funeral.  We are sorry we missed the funeral and could not be there in person to support you.  We ourselves are grieving the passing of Mike's father this week as well, his funeral was also this week.  Just know that we are with you in prayer and thought.  I will always remember all the great times our two families had with each other all those years ago in Philly in school, in church, and in the neighborhood.  We were such close friends and it all started with Mr & Mrs Buttenbusch and my Mom and Dad.  I still remember the first time I met Mr Buttenbusch when he was a limo driver on the side and he drove up with the "longest car" I had ever seen in person in front of me and I thought that was so neat and my dad introduced me to him.  After that, our family was destined to be family friends, especially with the love of cars and animals our dads' shared.  I could go on and on with the wonderful memories our families had together but it centered around our parents becoming friends.  Sadly, my mom and dad have already passed... Wally and Irene will be there to welcome Don to Heaven, I can just imagine.   And to you... Dear Mrs Buttenbusch, just know I will be praying for you that the Lord will hold your hand during this most difficult time and you will have peace in your heart.  And for Pam, Donny, Anna, &Elizabeth and ALL of your families, each one of you, I will be praying for all of you too.  May God Bless you all, especially during this difficult time.  As we say at the Cathedral... "Vichnaya Pamyat"... Which means "Memory Eternal".  May Mr Donald J Buttenbusch's Memory be Forever Eternal in all our hearts not only as we always think of him on this earth but also may his Memory be Forever Eternal in Heaven.  Amen! 
Laura (Kieba) and Mike, Aiden, Patrick, & Jacob O'Leary  

Most Rev. Bishop Donald J Buttenbusch was my mentor and my friend. He helped me learn to play chess. He guided me through my childhood in my religion and helped me to be a lector for the Mass. He became an Independent Catholic priest and encouraged me and another to follow in his footsteps. We continued our chess games and we continued down our religious paths where he became a Bishop. We had some distance and lost communication but in my heart we were forever friends. I am just sorry we did not get to play one more game of chess or share my favorite whisky, Balvenie 14 Year, Carribean Cask. It would have been nice to get his opinion on it. Until we meet again, Rest In Peace in our Heavenly Father’s care my friend and mentor. Amen.

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and also in kindness to God’s creatures

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Best man John and maiden-of-honor Susan, and his proud children Pamela, Donald M. (Rachel), Anna (Kathryn), and Elizabeth (Andrew).  Additionally survived by his grandchildren Christiana (Thomas), Dante, Alfred, Cameron, Violet, Rose, Benjamin, Holly, and Gabriel, as well as his great-grandchildren Thomas A., Dante J., and Adriana.

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Mr. Donald Jeremiah Buttenbusch

October 20, 1941 – March 16, 2019

Lamb Funeral Home Inc.

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