Randy Butcher, of New Sharon passed away Friday afternoon, November 10, 2023 at the Des Moines VA Medical Center. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the West Liberty Church of Christ west of Montezuma. Burial with military rites will be held in the West Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will begin after 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the family's name to help with final expenses. Holland-Coble Funeral Home of New Sharon is in charge of arrangements.

Randy Joe Butcher, the son of Joseph and Allie (Hicks) Butcher, was born on October 10, 1953 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He graduated from North Mahaska High School in 1971. Randy worked a short time cutting meat in Oskaloosa before enlisting in the United States Navy serving as a cook. On January 23, 1976, Randy was united in marriage to Christine Baxter in Stockton, Iowa. To this union three children were born, Daniel, Heather and Matthew. They later divorced. Following his honorable discharge, he lived in Grinnell and Randy worked for Hy-Vee where he managed the deli. He also managed several Hy-Vee delis in the Des Moines area along with working over the years at Brooklyn-80, Elks Lodge in Fairfield, he also did a few odd end jobs before starting a restaurant in Prairie City. Following his retirement, Randy decided to start a restaurant in Fremont with his son, Matthew and most recently cooked at the East Market Deli in New Sharon where he helped them get their grill up and going. Randy enjoyed fishing, cookouts, fish fries, traveling, catering while working at Hy-Vee and above all spending time with his family. He is a member of the Elks Lodge, VFW and the American Legion.

His memory will be honored by his children, Daniel (Tammy) Butcher of Grinnell, Heather Lorton of Grinnell and Matthew Butcher of Fremont; his nine grandchildren, Brent Butcher, Karlie Butcher, Alan Hasley, Kole Cline, Kaine Lorton, Airika Lorton, Jaden Butcher, Liliana Butcher and Lexi Gerard; his three great grandchildren, Kaiya Cline, Kayde Cline and Jeremy Cline; a sister, Zelda Rauch along with several nieces, nephews and friends.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Farrell Butcher, Ralph Butcher, Dean Butcher and Dale Butcher and a sister, Gertrude Schmidt.