Russell J.

Butzine

Russell J. Butzine, 60, of Lake Mills, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at his home at Rock Lake Manor.

He was born on November 20, 1957 in Watertown, the son of the late Ervin and Mildred (Heller) Butzine.

He was a 1977 graduate of the Lake Mills High School.

He had been an area newspaper carrier for the Watertown Daily Times from 1993 – 2014 and previously employed for 15 years at Wisco.

Russell was a member of the Lake Mills Moravian Church.

He enjoyed gardening and riding his bike.

Survivors include his siblings, Jean Osborne of Edgerton, Raymond and Timothy of Johnson Creek, Joy (Brian) Briggs of Monticello; two nieces, Brenda Jacob of Watertown, Carrie (Jeremy) Schepp of Fort Atkinson; other relatives and friends.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy and Richard; two sisters-in-law, Lavern Butzine, Mary Butzine; and one brother-in-law, Robert Osborne.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Lake Mills Moravian Church.

Burial will be in the Rock Lake Cemetery.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the church until the time of service.

If desired, memorials may be made to the church.

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