Our beloved father, James "Jim" Butsch, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, in Mt. Angel, Oregon. He was born at the Water Street Hospital (The Old Silverton Hospital), Silverton Oregon on July 16, 1933 to Cletus and Rose Butsch, he was 91. Jim was a graduate of the Mount Angel Prep High School, and then went straight into farming with his family.

He married, Donna Zielinski, of Molalla and was married for 61 years before her passing on March 1, 2021. They had two children Jeffrey and Lori; both residents of Mt. Angel. Jim, was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus council 1767, Mt. Angel.
Farming was in Jim's blood, but he said that if he didn't farm, he would have enjoyed being an architect because He liked seeing new buildings and new equipment. Jim was progressive, and managed his farm operation with natural instinct, with long term employees at his side.
True passions of Jim's was hunting and fishing; he traveled the great outdoors with friends that shared in the pursuit of the ultimate hunting or fishing adventure. Jim is survived by his children and spouses Jeff and Linda Butsch and Lori and Derek Pavlicek; along with 6 grandkids and 5 great grandkids.

Funeral services will take place at St. Mary Catholic Church, Mt. Angel on Friday, September 6th, with rosary at 10:30 and Funeral Mass at 11:00.
Donations requested to St. Mary Catholic Church or The Knights of Columbus council 1767, Mt. Angel.

Assisting the family is Unger Funeral Chapel – Mt. Angel.