St. Joseph, MO: Donald Paul Butcher, 81, St. Joseph, Mo.; passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born on December 21, 1944 in Bethany, Mo. to the late George and Lida (Mitchell) Butcher. He was a 1963 graduate of Bethany High School and attended two years at Northwest Missouri State University.
Mr. Butcher served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967.
Donald married Linda Jean Mackey on August 27, 1967 in Tarkio, Mo.
Donald worked at Quaker Oats for thirty-three years and at Northwest Psychiatric Rehab Hospital for eighteen years. Donald was a a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Linda, of the home; son, Todd Butcher, Kansas City, Mo.; daughter, Shauna Jackson (Brad), St. Joseph, Mo.; grandchildren, Hayley Morrison (Tysan), Ashlyn, Delaney, Carys and Gavin great-granddaughter, Scottie Lynn; David Mustard and Ellie, Alex and Donovan Mustard and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brothers, James Butcher and Richard Maddy; sisters, Carol Louis Butcher, Lavesta “Penny” Hardy and Georgia Barr.
Funeral services January 17, 2026 at Frederick Boulevard Church. Mr. Butcher will be cremated following the service with Inurnment at Savannah Cemetery at a later day.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to Frederick Boulevard Church Mission or St. Joseph Christian School Athletics.
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