Mr. William "Bill" Buthker's Obituary
Mr. William B. “Bill” Buthker, 60, passed away Saturday morning, November 18, 2017 in Muskegon. Bill was born June 9, 1957 to Fredrick and Evelyn (Hoeksema) Buthker in Muskegon, and was a lifelong resident. Following his graduation from Calvin College he joined his family’s business at Muskegon Floral, where he eventually became the owner. Bill grew up in Bethany Christian Reformed Church, and is currently a member of Harvest Bible in Spring Lake. On August 7, 1981 he married Jane E. Rottman, and she survives him along with 3 sons, Joseph Buthker, Andrew (Layna) Buthker, Alex (Kristen) Buthker; 1 sister, Pam Buthker. Bill was preceded in death by a son, Patrick; and his parents. A service to celebrate and remember Bill’s life will be held Tuesday, November 21, at 2:00 PM at Bethany Christian Reformed Church. Visitation at The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd, (231) 759-8565 will be from 5-8 PM Monday, November 20. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Contributions in memory of Mr. Buthker may be made to Muskegon Christian School or Western Michigan Christian High School.
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