James A. Buttgen Obituary
The passing of James A. Buttgen in Cedar, Iowa occurred on July 28, 2026. James A., born on October 5, 1945, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Chester Buttgen and Melba Buttgen; and his siblings, Shirley Miller, Patsy Albertson, Bob and Bill Buttgen.
He is survived by: his wife Marcia (Brennan); his daughters, Jennifer Trewin (Joe), Sarah Martinez (Chad) and Michelle Eifert (Gary); his grandchildren, Hannah, Alex Sharp (Aurora), Austin, Alyssa Johnston (Dax), Ava, Nyla, Hudson, Lilah, Gracie, Lenny and Odessa; his great grandchild Oliver; his sister Melva Buttgen (Schmitz) of Marshall, Missouri; and his sister-in-law Marie Buttgen of Waterloo, Iowa..
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's honor may be sent to: • Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs | 1210 Idaho Street, Waterloo, IA 50703.
