Birth date: Jun 10, 1953 Death date: Aug 11, 2015
Irvin F. "Butch" Whittler, 62, of Columbia, slept into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday August 11, 2015 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at the Latter House Ministries at Read Obituary
I am so sorry to hear about Butch's passing. I only meet him a few years ago during a MSTA conference. He was such an encouraging person and so joyful. I would have given up my position as building rep if I hadn't spent time talking with him. His presences will be missed.
I will always remember his smile and happy attitude he had when he came to our school district on behalf of MSTA. He will be missed greatly. My heart is heavy for your family, but I smile to know he is with Jesus today.
Marsha Franklin
Butch was my friend from 4-H yrs. through our service together on the Mo. 4-H Foundation Board. He will be missed by our group and all of us who knew him through his 4-H family. Our hearts go out to his family at this sad time.
Marla Tobin, MD
I will always remember the smile and the love that emanated from Butch to everyone he met. How very fortunate I was to meet and work with this caring, gentle man. Prayers are being sent to his family.
Beth Amick
Our hearts and prayers go out to Kay and the entire family of Butch Whittler. He will be remembered by us for his many kindnesses towards others and his wealth of knowledge. We will miss spending candid moments with him and Kay at unique dining locations in central Missouri. We believe that God has called him home to dine at a greater table of life and to rest from his labor here on earth. Family, may God give you strength, peace and comfort as you go through this journey. With our deepest sympathy,
Your friends always,
Carl and Myra Lewis
Because I am overseas, I'm so sorry I'm not going to be able to be there to help celebrate Butch's life. Even though I was also member of the HHS class of 1971, I really didn't get to know Butch until we worked together at West Junior High. He often counseled with some rough ones there, but his kind and gentle nature always calmed every situation. He was truly unflappable. After his retirement from CPS, we continued our association through my involvement in MSTA. His job title was Field Service Coordinator and serve is what he truly did best. He will be missed by a large circle of friends and I'm very proud to count myself among them. His ever present smile will beem down upon us from Heaven. Hallelujah!!
I was probably the first student "Uncle Butch" advised. Although he was actually my cousin my siblings and I always referred to him as Uncle Butch due to the 15 years difference in age and the high regards we held for him. I was a senior graduating from Columbia Hickman High School in 1987 when he sat me down and advised me on which college to continue my education. Westminster was it. Uncle Butch had that east coast sense of style and always dressed like he was from the pages of Esquire Magazine. He said a Westminster Man would need the proper tie and for my high school graduation he gave me my first silk, hand-made Italian tie. He stressed I represented him and our family and to always keep that in mind. The tie was just a symbol of success. But success arrived from what I put into achieving it. Almost 30 years later, I still have that tie and have never forgot that first counseling session, and I will proudly wear it Tuesday.
Rest In Peace Uncle Butch,
Love Charles Jay Murray
I was probably the first student "Uncle Butch" consoled. Although he was actually my cousin my siblings and I always referred to him as Uncle Butch due to the 15 years difference in age and the high regards we held for him. I was a senior graduating from Columbia Hickman High School in 1987 when he sat me down and advised me on which college to continue my education. Westminster was it. Uncle Butch had that east coast sense of style and always dressed like he was from the pages of Esquire Magazine. He said a Westminster Man would need the proper tie and for my high school graduation he gave me my first silk, hand-made Italian tie. He stressed I represented him and our family and to always keep that in mind. The tie was just a symbol of success. But success arrived from what I put into achieving it. Almost 30 years later, I still have that tie and have never forgot that first consoling session, and I will proudly wear it Tuesday.
Rest In Peace Uncle Butch,
Love Charles Jay Murray
I've just reread the memories that others have shared about Butch and it makes me smile to see that we all felt the same way about him. His love for Jesus, his loving, caring spirit, his smile, his compassion, his gentleness and kindness, his support and encouragement. I could go on and on. He was all that and so much more.
I tell people that when they met Butch, they met Jesus! He made we want to be bolder in sharing my faith. I used to tell him that I wanted to be just like him when I grew up and I'm 6 months older than he. There wasn't anything I couldn't share with him (and I did that a lot) knowing that in return I would be met with an understanding spirit and love from my 'brother.' Then we would pray together and everything seemed so much better.
He was my friend and my brother in Christ. I loved him and I will miss him everyday as will all of his MSTA family. There is an emptiness in the hallways that his laughter used to fill and a dimness left by the absence of his smile. But we will meet again one day, my brother. I hope my mansion is next door to yours!!!
