John M. Butcher, 69, passed away at his Washington residence on November 15, 2024. He was born April 23, 1955, in Washington, the son of Joseph and Wilma (Thombleson) Butcher.
After high school, John served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Those who mourn John’s passing include his companion, Janet Myers of Washington; son, Christopher John (Maggie) Butcher of Evansville; and daughter, Michelle Butcher of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Additionally, John leaves several grandchildren: Aidan Butcher of Evansville; Nicholas Butcher of Evansville; Eijah (Sasha) Hunt of Evansville; Ava Grabill of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Kenny Grabill of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Waylon Grabill of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Damien Myers of Washington; and Daniel Fidler of Washington. He also leaves a sister, Kathy Butcher of Los Angeles, California.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Butcher and Wilma Shelton.
There will be no services.
Condolences may be left online for the family at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements of John Butcher.
