William Butler Obituary

William Robert "BOB" Butler III

Jan 26, 1943 - Oct 2, 2025

Sandusky

William Robert "Bob" Butler III, 82, of Sandusky, passed away early Thursday morning, October 2, 2025, at Parkvue Health Care Center, Sandusky.

Born January 26, 1943, in Sandusky, the son of William Robert and Geraldine Edwina (Geason) Butler II. Bob was a 1961 graduate of Sandusky High School. He had served honorably in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard for over 30 years before retiring. Bob had also worked for General Telephone Company for many years before retiring.

Over the years, he had enjoyed boating, but he especially loved spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's activities and sporting events.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, U.S. Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association, and a life member of V.F.W. Post No. 2529 and American Legion Post No. 83.

Bob is survived by a son, William R. "Bob" (Sarah) Butler IV of Milan; his daughter, Dana (Butler) Weatherspoon of Amherst; eight grandchildren, Lindsay (Brad) Hawkins, Mackenzie, Jacqueline, Madison Butler, Trey (Marina) Keegan, Kelsey Keegan, Ty and Torre Weatherspoon; and his three great-grandchildren, Mia, June, and Phoebe Keegan and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine; his wife, Lana L. (Wallace) Butler (2012); and his daughter, Michelle L. (Butler) Keegan.

It was his wish to be cremated. Bob's graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at Meadow Green Memorial Park, 2602 Bogart Road, Huron, with the Rev. Michael C. Conklin of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post No. 83 and V.F.W. Post No. 2529.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Zion Lutheran Church, 503 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870; Parkvue Health Care Center, 3800 Boardwalk Blvd., Sandusky, OH 44870; Riley's Angels Therapy Dogs, 11001 US Hwy # 250, Suite # B2B, Milan, OH 44846 or U.S. Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Fund, https://mycgma.org.

Arrangements are entrusted to David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Bob's family at davidfkoch.com.