Garold Walter Butzke, age 69, of Denton, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2012 in Plano, Texas. He was born in Burke, South Dakota, the son of Irene Mae and Walter Butzke. He is survived by his daughter, Kim Butzke of Wylie; son and daughter-in-law, Cody and Misty Butzke of Plano; grandchildren, Kera Greene of Wylie, Caden and Nola Butzke of Plano; brother, Don Butzke of Sioux City, Iowa; nephews, Jeff Butzke and Mark Butzke of Iowa; and lifelong and loving friend, Linda Lewis. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Fair Oaks, 1950 Lattimore St., Denton, Texas.