Robert E. Butler Sr., 93 of Brookfield, died on Jan. 8, 2025. He was known for his love of plumbing, hard work and dedication to keep working. A longtime owner of Allan E. Power Plumbing in LaGrange, he enjoyed his lake house and car shows.
Bob was the husband of the late Joan Butler (nee Pechous); the father of Diane Butler, William (the late Susan) Butler, Edward Butler and the late Robert L. (Nancy) Butler, and Susan Butler; the grandfather of Joshua (Ashley) Butler, Brian Butler, Billy (Marianne) Butler, Julie (Mike) Trnka, Elizabeth (Daniel) Robins, Jessica Butler, Lyle Butler, Melissa (Nate) McFeters, Mary Jennings and the late Phillip Butler; and the great-grandfather of 10; the uncle and great-uncle of many; and longtime friend Maureen Smetana. He was predeceased by all of his siblings, Joseph F. Butler, Genevieve Butler, and Catherine (Edward) McNamara
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from 3 till the time of service, 8 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31st St., Brookfield, IL 60513.
Interment Private, Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside.