Harvey Butkowski Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Harvey Butkowski of Melrose, Minnesota, who passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerome Butkowski and Mary Ann Butkowski (Middendorf); and his wife Joanne Butkowski of Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by: his children, Deborah Perkins (Chris) of Clear Lake, Steven Butkowski (Kate) of St. Cloud, Deanna Butkowski of Plymouth and Matt Butkowski (Liz Karsky) of Sartell; his grandchildren, Shayna Sand (Gaven), Aubree, Parker Lahr, Jack, Sam Butkowski and Kylie Perkins; and his siblings, Ron Butkowski (Terry) of Melrose, Shirley Dahle (Kevin) of Apple Valley, Jerry Butkowski (Janet) of Freeport, Lisa Wiechmann (Allan) of Melrose and Lori Leach (Ron) of Sauk Centre. He is also survived by five step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 21st 2025 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home (418 Fifth Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352). The military honors was held on Sunday, September 21st 2025 from 2:45 PM to 3:00 PM at the Oak Hill Cemetery.