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Allen K. Buttke, 71, a loving husband and devoted father, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Harriet Buttke and two brothers, Harold Buttke and Eddie Buttke. Al is survived by his wife of 41 years, Warnell (Ruby) Buttke; one son, Allen F. Buttke and wife, Rene, of Edgewood; four daughters, Linda K. Buttke, of Los Lunas, Patricia Kemp and husband, Lee of Albuquerque, Wanda Kemp of Albuquerque, Sue Lovett and husband, Billy of Edgewood; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Copet of Marshfield, WI; brother, Carl Buttke of Alabama. Al was born and raised in Marshfield, WI. He retired after serving 21 years with the U.S. Air Force. Al was a life member of American Legion Post 99, the Stievos, 40/ 8 Voiturr 1534 and VFW Post 401. He served as a Commander of Post 99 and as a Department Commander for New Mexico. His most recent appointment was Programs Director for the American Legion Department of NM, which he held for 21 years. He was a member of the National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission in Washington, DC for 15 years. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the SICU staff at the VA Medical Center for the wonderful care they provided. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2001 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE. A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2001 at the American Legion Post 49, 11007 Central NE. Pallbearers are Ralph Kemp, RJ. Kemp, Mark Bonham, Lee Kemp, Billy Lovett and Tony Santillanes. Interment will follow at National Cemetery in Santa Fe at 11:30 a.m. A gathering of family and friends will be held at American Legion Post 49 following interment. Arrangements are by Strong-Thorne Mortuary.
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