"My prayers and condolences are with the Butler family today. I was just informed of his passing, and I am just now saying the Holy Rosary on behalf of this great gentleman and his family. Dr. Butler was a kind, loving, and compassionate individual who always placed the physical and spiritual wellbeing of his patients first. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ, his family, and his country--and he had a special love for the people of our community. It was a blessing for me to have him as my physician--even though it was only for a short time. May God eternally bless Dr. Butler and his loved ones always. Yours in Christ, William Tunstall "
In loving memory of
Robert J. Butler
August 29, 1958 - June 30, 2022
Robert J. Butler, M.D. passed away on June 30th, 2022 following a long battle with his health at the age of 63. Robert was born on August 29th, 1958, in Cedar Falls, Iowa to Robert and Dorothy Butler. He grew up in Los Banos, CA where his family moved before his first birthday. He attended Northwestern University where he obtained his medical degree followed by completion of his residency in Internal Medicine. He practiced medicine as a Board-Certified Internist in Centreville, Alabama and Merced, California. He was a highly respected Catholic physician who was known for the excellent and compassionate care he gave to his patients. This included spending extra time with patients and their families; going 'above and beyond' in attending to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Butler. He will be remembered not only as an outstanding physician, but also as a loving dad, grandpa, brother and friend. He is survived by his children Stephen, David, Brian, Jessica, Joseph, John, James, Jacob, Julianna, Jordan and Justina and his five grandchildren Mia, McKenna, Aiden, Grant and Henry. He is also survived by his seven siblings and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral arrangements have been made through the Whitehurst funeral home in Los Banos, CA. The funeral Mass will take place at 10:00am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Merced on Wednesday, July 13th. The family appreciates the love and care shown to us by them and the community.