Kevin Thomas Butler

Kevin Thomas Butler, age 59 years, of Menomonee Falls, WI, died on Thursday, January 2, 2026, peacefully at AccentCare Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI. Despite the rapid progression of his illness, he fought as hard as he could, with bravery, courage, and his unwavering hope, and all the while, inspired everyone who knew him.

Kevin was born February 23, 1966, in Cherry Point, North Carolina, at the US Marine Hospital, to Thomas O. and Karen (nee Carpentier) Butler, of Cherry Point, North Carolina.

Kevin Butler was employed at GE Healthcare as a Technician Group Leader, PET System Integration Tech Bays for 23 years before his death.  Kevin attended Oconomowoc High School graduating in 1984 and later pursued higher education at the University of Phoenix where he earned his BA in Business.

Kevin joined the United States Navy shortly after graduating high school, where he was a sonar technician for approximately six years, a position he much enjoyed and was extremely proud of.

During his childhood years, he was a Boy Scout in the Potawatomi Area Council of WI, Troop # 69. He earned many merit badges, including completing his training patrol leader badge, and receiving the Assistant Troop Leader badge.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Tom and Carol Butler of Manitowish Waters, WI; a daughter, Sarah Ann Haefner (Zach) of Menomonee Falls, WI; a dear friend, confidant and Sarah’s mother, Diane Jost, of Germantown, WI; a sister, Tammy Rohloff (Richard), of Boulder Junction, WI; two nephews, Cody Patterson (Koda), of Woodruff, WI and Dylan Boyd, Fort Riley, KS; one niece, Caitlin Stietz (Ryan), of West Bend WI; and grand-niece Halle Patterson, also Woodruff, WI; as well his other close family and friends. 

Preceding Kevin in death were his paternal grandparents, his maternal mother, his maternal grandparents, and other family and friends.

Also, a special thanks to his nurses, and doctors at AccentCare Hospice of Wauwatosa, WI, who provided such great support and care to Kevin.

With a heartfelt thanks to our family and his close friends who were always there when he needed them. We the family, of Kevin Thomas Butler are grateful and thankful for your support and love.

A Celebration of Life for family and friends of Kevin is being planned for the Spring/Summer of 2026, with details to follow

With gratitude, 

The family of Kevin T Butler

A quiet light, was my brother.

He moved with grace in silent ways,

Unspoken truth through shifting days.

Forgiveness was his gentle art,

A quiet faith within his heart.

We walked such different paths, it’s true,

A vivid me, a muted you.

Yet underneath the separate skies,

A sister's love that never dies.

The silence now is vast and deep,

A hollow promise I must keep.

Forgiven, loved, and with a kiss,

In memory and forever,  

You will be missed. 

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