After battling many health issues for the last two years, Randy Mark Butala has finally been healed. He went home on August 14th after enjoying lunch out with his twin brother and sister-in-law.
Randy was born minutes after his twin, on 18 June 1956, at Madigan Army hospital. He was the son of Joseph and Amber (Micky Magee) Butala.
Randy proudly served in the US Army Reserve and US Army National Guard. He deployed twice during operation Iraqi freedom, working his skills as a nurse for Warrior Battalions servicing our returning soldiers. His years in the guard he served on many missions (state strike, floods, fires, and travel to Germany first as a mechanic and later as a nurse.)
After working many jobs (oil field, bouncer, bartender) he finished out his career as a nurse for the Montana VA. He retired from the clinic in Miles City in Feb 2016. Randy was known by everyone he worked with for his strong work ethics and tireless spirit.
Randy loved fast cars, Mogen David wine, his animals, and had a great sense of humor. His many friends can attest to that. He also really cared about the veterans. He spent much of his life trying to make things better for them. It is an effort we can all continue in his honor.
Randy was preceded in death by his mother, father, grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. They are all there to greet him with a cold one and a cigarette no doubt.
Randy is survived by brothers Tracy (Elaine) Butala, Cole (Sara) Erb, sisters Robin (Mike) Hossfeld, Michelle Barnes, Sandy Butala, Alice Kamp (Ken) Van Dyke, son Zachary (Aimee) Butala and his mother Cheryl Green, stepchildren Dee Poynter, Krystal Kackley (Lee) Allen, Amber Kackley, and Shawna Kackley Indahl, and their mother Gina “Shilo” Batten, aunts Kathy “Tootsie” (Merlin) Howard, Norma Daily, Rose Marie Childs, and David (Ruth Ann) Magee, 15 grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave. A Funeral Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Made-it Home Ranch, 6190 Glass Dr., followed by a reception. Burial with Military Honors will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 26 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Dillon, MT.
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 24, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 25, 2022
Made-it Home Ranch
6190 Glass Dr.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
12:00 p.m.
Friday August 26, 2022
Mountain View Cemetery
934 Sweetwater Rd.
Dillon, Montana 59725
Service Schedule
Viewing
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 24, 2022
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 25, 2022
Made-it Home Ranch
6190 Glass Dr.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
12:00 p.m.
Friday August 26, 2022
Mountain View Cemetery
934 Sweetwater Rd.
Dillon, Montana 59725
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Bryan Sandrock says
We will miss you Randy, what a special guy.
RUSTY GUSTINE says
Tracy, Robin and family, I’m sorry to hear of Randy’s passing, we definitely rose some hell together in our younger days. Randy was was a great friend and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. RIP Randy, you may be gone but will never be forgotten!!
Larry Lavinder says
Tracy and Robin, I can’t express the sadness Marie and I feel for your loss. Our hearts are breaking, but we will always remember him as fun loving, supportive of others and a laugh like no other. He will be missed, but always celebrated! God bless you Randy!
Maggie Mccartney says
Tracy and Elaine, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Randy. He was a special guy, like his brother, and will be greatly missed. My heart is with you and your family.
Sharon Holmquist Mercado says
Tracy, Elaine and family, So sorry to hear about Randy’s death. He was quite a character!! He will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Kathy Crawford says
Robin and family so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers during this difficult time. Your brother was always such a kind soul he will be missed by many friends and family members.
William Macklin Vosbeck says
Randy was a character with a great sense of humor, he was also a Patriot that loved serving his country and taking care of fellow Soldiers and Veterans. I deployed with SGT Butala in 2002 to Wurzburg, Germany with the 4225 US Army Hospital Detachment #1. After 11 SEP 2001 we were the first Detachment to deploy in support of Operation Joint Guardian Kosovo, Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom Iraq. As Army Reservists from Helena, Montana we put on our uniforms and did our duty. Randy especially enjoyed the fine brews of Germany on this deployment and we always knew that if Randy was not on duty in the Hospital taking care of US Soldiers he was keeping his favorite bar stool at the corner Gasthaus warm with a Pilzner in hand sharing stories and jokes with fellow Soldiers and local Germans. We served together for many years at the 4225th USAH. Randy was an NCO you could count on, he was always at formation and always there when something needed to be done. Thank you for your service Randy it was an honor to serve with you. RIP SGT Butala 🇺🇸
Very Respectfully,
Mac Vosbeck
MAJ MS, US Army Retired
Jill shea says
To the Butala family: we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Randy was one special guy that will be missed forever . Rest in peace Randy 🙏
Susan Cates says
Randy was a man with a HUGE heart. It did not matter who you were or where you came from, Randy loved you and you couldn’t help but love him right back. He has left a void here on Earth but he sure will fill a HUGE place in heaven.
My love to all the family – especially you Tracy. I always loved you and Randy both and your wonderful mother.
Donna Wickre says
Tracy and Elaine. So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my time working with Randy and living next door to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
KAYE SCHLOSS says
as a nurse too I have to say that randy was one heck of a good nurse. he was loved and respected by his co-workers and friends. we will miss you….. my condolences to the family ……. Kaye Schloss