BUTLER, Fred H.: Died 1942

BUTLER

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 8/25/2014 at 07:39:42

**Handwritten: Rec-Rep. 23 April 1942

FRED H. BUTLER

Fred H. Butler died Friday at his home in Bentonsport. His health had been failing for some time. His age was 66 years.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. J.S. Ellis were held Monday at Bentonsport Methodist church with interment in Bentonsport cemetery.

Mr. Butler was a carpenter by occupation, and much of his life was spent in bridge construction for railroads.

He has no immediate relatives except an uncle who lives in the west.

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book D, Page 98, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA