Shirley Butler Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Butler of Greene, Iowa, whose life came to an end on December 23, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Butler to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Hammel and Pearl Hammel (Van Raden); her husband Paul L. Butler; and her brother Pfc. She is survived by: her children, Rev. Philip Butler (Jeannette) of Colfax, IA and Janell Wojtowicz (Frank) of New Brighton, MN; her granddaughters, Holly Jochims (Ryan) of Omaha, NE and Melinda Harshbarger of Bellevue, NE; her great grandchildren, Trey Jochims and Brianna Jochims of Omaha, NE; her nieces and nephews, Denise Studer (Todd) of Blaine, MN, Elizabeth Clute (Charles) of Atlanta, GA, Neil Ahlquist of New Brighton, MN, Scott Ahlquist of Minneapolis, MN, Brian Ahlquist (Heather) of Spokane, WA and Steven Butler of Eldridge, IA; her cousins, Barbara Kaminen of Ishpeming, MI and Patti Olmstead (James) of Shell Rock, IA.; her sister Carol Ahlquist; her daughter Kristin; her grandson Senior Airman Dale Butler; her nephew David Butler; and her siblings-in-law, Doris Butler and Rev. John Butler.

Memorials preferred to Calvary Baptist Church, Greene Public Library, and Greene Volunteer Ambulance.