Richard “Rich” L. Bute, age 86, passed away on July 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife Marilyn and daughter Jeana. 

After marriage he worked at North American Airlines and went to trucking school, drove semi for several trucking companies for over 30 years. His last employment was night guard at Mills State Auto Auction for nine years. He was also a Private in the Army, serving for 3 1/2 years in peace time in the Army, working on airplanes. He came from a family of eight siblings with two brothers and sisters each serving in the military.