Carl Buttke

February 27, 1935 - January 18, 2009

Carl Fredrick Buttke was born February 27, 1935 at Buffalo, North Dakota, the son of Orion and Esther (Palm) Buttke. He attended school in Buffalo until the 8th Grade when the family moved to Valley City and he then attended Valley City High School. Carl joined the United States Navy on March 5, 1952 and was discharge on February 20, 1956. He came back to Valley City. Carl was united in marriage to Marilyn Harland on July 29, 1958 in Dilworth, Minnesota. They made their home in Petaluma, California. He drove truck for many years for a bulk concrete company. He retired in 1995 and moved back to Valley City. Carl was a life member of the VFW, American Legion and the AmVets. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; a daughter, Debbie Buttke, Rohnert Park, California; three grandchildren, Karla, Marie, and Trisha; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Paul (Charlene) Buttke, Petaluma; and one sister, Patricia (Chris) Ley; Rugby. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Neil, and a nephew, Curtis.