Rodney Butler

Rodney Emil Butler, of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday morning, October 26, 2010. Rodney Butler son of Emil J. and Lorraine (Cain) Butler was born August 18, 1949 in Owatonna, MN. Rodney was a graduate of the Southern School of Agriculture in Waseca and the Vocational Tech School in Austin. He became Mr. Fix-it, both in his work and his hobbies. Rodney met Wendy Schrader and they were married on November 3, 1973 at the First Congregational Church in Northfield. Rodney and Wendy moved from West Concord to Sebeka before settling in Cannon Falls. He was known as a "Jack of all Trades" and enjoyed helping others. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rodney is survived by his wife of 37 years, Wendy; sons, Blake (Angela) Butler and Blaine (Melony) Butler; daughter Brooke Butler (Larry Tschritter); brothers, Perry Butler, Roger Butler, Dalen (Jolene) Butler, Danny (Tonya) Butler, Steven (Espie) Butler, Randy (Sonja) Butler and Brian (Vicki) Butler; sisters, Mona (Mick) McMartin, Lorraine (Paul) Mueller, Veletta (Todd) Gartner and Rhonda (Rick) Egan; grandchildren, Cody (Cheyenne), Mitchell (Brianna), Michael, Preston, Jonathan, Jaxyn, Kamrynn, Keela, Kayden, Kyler and Kenley; great-grandchildren, Naveya, Amya, Lyvia and Madyson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Lorraine; brother Loren; sister, Penny and nephews, Matthew and William. Visitation will be on Friday, October 29th from 4-7 pm at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls and one hour prior to service at church. Funeral services will be at Hegre Lutheran Church in West Concord on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 11:00 am with burial following service.

Funeral Home: Lundberg Funeral Home 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd Cannon Falls, MN US 55009

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Previous Events

Visitation
Friday, October 29, 2010
Service
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Graveside Service
Thursday, December 30, 2010

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