Lester Butsch Obituary
Lester H. Butsch
Captain, USN (Ret.)
1933-2015
Lester Hunt Butsch passed on Tuesday June 9th, 2015. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 18, 1933 to the late Milton and Elizabeth Butsch.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Glenda Sue; his son, Alan (Melissa); his daughter, Nancy; step-son Doug; step-daughter, Kaki; as well as his granddaughters, Tatiana, Morgan and Emily. He is also survived by his brother, David; and many loved, nephews and nieces.
He is predeceased by his sisters, Molly and Elizabeth; and his brothers, Milton Jr., Warren, John, and Robert; and his step-son, Wallace Harrell.
Lester attended the Marion Military Institute and graduated from Birmingham Southern University. He became a Naval Aviator and served with distinction in Vietnam. He retired as a Captain in 1982. After his military service, Lester found a second calling as a flight simulator instructor and served for over 20 years as a civilian employee on board the Pensacola Naval Air Station and Whiting Field.
Lester was an avid fisherman, golfer and football fan. He found comfort in his faith and invariably found the positive in every situation. He will be sorely missed by his family and many friends.
The family will receive visitors on Friday June 12th at 11am at First Methodist Church, 6 Wright Street in Pensacola. A service will follow at noon at First Methodist Church with burial to occur at 2pm at Barrancas National Cemetery.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 S. Hwy. 29, Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com
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