Arthur Butler

Arthur Lee Butler, 79, of Cincinnati, Ohio (formerly of Harrison, Ohio) passed away on July 12, 2017 at Cincinnati Hospice East. On August 9, 1937, Arthur was born to the late Carl and Dorothy Butler. On December 14, 1980 he married Victoria Wainscott Norris.

Arthur is survived by his wife of 36 years, his daughter Meredith (Sean) McClain; sons Scott Butler and Steven Butler; grandson Ryan (Emily) Butler; great granddaughter Audrey Butler; brother Gerald (Helen) Butler; sister in law Donna Butler and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by his brother Carl Butler, Jr. and his sister and brother in law Carol and Bill Stutzenberger.

Arthur was retired from the US Postal Service, following many years in law enforcement, was past president of the Downtown Kiwanis, was a former member of the Miami Men's Club and belonged to the Mason Snow Lodge in Harrison, Ohio. He was also a Shriner.

Arthur's daughter Meredith shared her thoughts in the following way:

Here is to Arthur Lee Butler, just shy of his 80th birthday. Lover of key lime pie, Miami University, New Orleans Dixieland, am radio, football, terrible jokes, and the ocean. Here's to the guy who chaperoned Kindergarten field trips, decorated lunch bags and stood up in the audience to applaud for me at dance recitals.
Here's to the guy who made life an interesting journey; showed me a lot about patience and hard work. We didn't always see eye to eye but at the end of the day, I wouldn't be me without him.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, Miami University Athletic Department or the Masonic Snow Lodge in Harrison, Ohio.

A graveside service will take place at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11 am. Online condolences can be left at www.floralhillsmemorialgardens.com