Obituary of Richard Butler

Richard J. Butler "Rick" Age 66, of Plainfield, IL, died suddenly Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1949 in Joliet, Il where he was raised and educated, a graduate of Joliet Central High School with the class of 1967. Rick discovered his God-given talent in auto-body restoration during high school and enjoyed a successful career as a body and paint man with Bill Jacobs Chevy, Cleo's Lincolnway Body Shop and Cliff's in West Chicago. Beloved husband of Annette (nee Arneson); loving father of Eddie, Brandy and the late Tammy Jo Butler; dear brother of Kathleen Butler; fond step-father of Stephanie Eberhart and Michael Lehmann; proud grandfather of Candice Butler, Paulie, Emily and Jacob Eberhart; devoted great-grandpa of Treyton. Several Aunts, Uncles, many cousins and dear friends also survive. Preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Tammy Jo in 1970; parents, John J. (1990) and Frances M. (nee Lake) Butler in 2013. Rick, a selfless, kind soul would help anyone, anytime. He had been his son, Eddie's, devoted and thorough caregiver for over the past 25 years. He possessed a green thumb, loved painting and was a jack of all trades, who could fix or retro-fit anything. His huge heart and personality will always be remembered; he was the life of the party and his ability to converse with the best of them will never be forgotten. Funeral services for Rick Butler will be held Sunday, January 10, 2015, 6:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet. Pastor Karl Hess officiating. As it was Rick's wish, cremation rites will follow services. Visitation also Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the services begin at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his family would be greatly appreciated. For information (815) 741-5500.