Billy Joe Butcher

July 15, 1961 - August 4, 2019

Billy Joe Butcher, age 58, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at EveryStep Kavanaugh House in Des Moines. Billy was born on July 15, 1961, the son of Jackie and Lorene (Lande) Butcher in Osceola. He grew up in the St. Charles area and attended I-35 high school, Class of 1980. Billy was united in marriage to Tracy Lynne Jorgensen in 1981. They were blessed with three children, Amanda, Shane, and William. Billy was employed at Carter Printing in Des Moines for 20 years, and was later a carpenter in the Des Moines area. He enjoyed building, watching westerns, and carpentry. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. until the beginning of service, with Billy’s family present to greet friends and relatives. Those left to cherish Billy’s memory include his children, Amanda (Bryan) Schlotterback of Knoxville, Shane Butcher, and William Butcher; sister, Terrie (Brian) Severin of Prescott Valley, AZ; brother, John Kirsch of Missouri; and grandchildren, Haley, Hannah, Skyler, and Jake Schlotterback. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, Jack Butcher and Lorene Kirsch; and sister, Lola Waltz. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Billy’s memory to his family.