Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/25/2011 02:39 PM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 01/25/2011 02:39 PM
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In Loving Memory of Richard Neil Butler, 1926~2011
Murphys, CA...Richard Neil Butler has so sadly passed away on January 20th, 2011. He was a resident of Murphys for 53 years and previously lived in Greenfield, Iowa. Richard was the Principal of Bret Harte Union High School in Angels Camp from 1976 to 1985, and was a teacher for 35 years. He was also a member of the Simpson College Sports Hall of Fame in Indianola, Iowa. Mr., Butler was the recipient of The Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge Classroom Teachers medal, played professional baseball in Topeka Kansas and Miami, OK in the K.O.M., K.S. and Western Assoc. Leagues. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elaine Butler of Murphys; a son, David Butler of Lincoln, CA; and Four grandchildren.....
A Memorial will be held on January 29th, 2011 at 11am at Angels Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
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