Obituary for Richard L. “Lenny” Buttery

RICHARD L. “LENNY” BUTTERY

Richard L. “Lenny” Buttery, 84 of Rushville, passed away on July 14, 2021, in Rushville. He was born on August 9, 1936 in West College Corner, to the late William and Faye (Snodderly) Buttery. Lenny was a 1955 graduate of College Corner High School. He married Betty Joe (Stamm) Buttery in 1969, and she proceeded in death on January 6, 2015. Lenny was an Army Veteran, working on heavy machinery.
Lenny worked at Showe Reality Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, for several years. He was proud receiving the Cincinnati Beautification Award several times. Lenny also co-owned the West Side Bar in Rushville from 1969-1985. He enjoyed mowing, gardening and just being outside.
Lenny is survived by his son, Rick (Bobbie) Buttery of Florida, step-son, Mike (Jenny) Sharpe of Rushville, step-daughters, Brenda Sharpe of Beech Grove and Teresa(Dave) Spence Hamilton of Rushville; brother, Tony (Joyce) Buttery of Ohio. He will also be missed by his 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Lenny is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Jerry and Bob Buttery.
Private Services will be held at Moster Mortuary. Burial will be held at Rushville East Hill Cemetery.