Robert Walter Butz

	Robert Walter Butz, 87, Ava, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2000 at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro.
	Mr. Butz was a retired farmer and had retired from Cerro Corporation in East St. Louis.  He attended Assembly of God Church in Ava.
	He was born Saturday, November 23, 1912 at Levan Township in Jackson County, the son of Henry F. and Rettie (Pierson) Butz.  He married Viola Butler on June 17, 1933 at Murphysboro and she preceded him in death on December 11, 1998.
	Surviving are two sons, Bill Butz of Ava and Curtis Butz of DuQuoin; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents.
	Funeral services were Monday, May 8, 2000 at 1 p.m. at Wilsons Funeral Home in Ava with Rev. D.L. Hudspeth officiating.  Interment was in Ava Evergreen Cemetery.
	Friends were able to call at Wilsons Funeral Home after 6 p.m. on Sunday and on Monday from 7:30 a.m. until time of service.
