Karl Mark "Butch" Welzenbach, Jr.

Karl M. “Butch” Welzenbach, Jr., 69 of Billings, passed away on April 14, 2011 at Ft. Harrison Veterans Hospital in Helena, MT. Butch was born and raised in Wolf Point. He served 4 years in the Navy and farmed in Wolf Point for 40 years.

Butch married Judy Brown on November 17, 1973 and had one son, Brian Mark. Butch, Judy and Brian moved to Billings in 1994. He and Brian had a hobby making diamond willow canes. He worked at Wal-Mart for 4 ½ years.

He is survived by his wife Judy of Billings; son Brian of Helena; sisters Karen Johnson, Judith Stai, Ardis Doornek, and Nancy Smith of Billings and Phyllis Brien of California; brothers David of Wisconsin, and James of Billings; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister.

Visitation will be held between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Cremation will follow the viewing. Memorial Services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday at Michelotti-Sawyers. Inurnment with military honors will follow at the Yellowstone County Veterans Cemetery in Laurel, MT.

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Judy & Brian

So sorry to hear of Karl's passing our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

Bev & Warren Evans of Wolf Point

Phyllis, Judy and family:

The sadness of the passing of your brother, Butch, is felt by many. I remember him from WPHS and times I spent with you and your family.
Know that friends share in your sadness and let this be a comfort to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending God's Blessings, your friend and classmate, Barbara (Schumacher) Wood

Judy and Brian,
I am sorry to hear about Butch. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Doornek

Judy and Brian,
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Butch. Your sorrow is very great now, but trust it will lessen in time. God give you comfort.
Barb Baill

 

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