Joseph S. Butkiewicz, of Plant City, and formerly of Rome, New York, died Aug. 16, 2016.
He was born April 9, 1940, in Rome to Joseph and Genevieve Witek Butkiewicz. He attended Rome schools and graduated in 1958 from Rome Free Academy. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country. He and his first wife, Yvonne Keuhner, had two children, Sheryl L. and Robert M. Butkiewicz. He later married Nancy A. Bax on April 1, 1968. They lived in Taberg, New York, before moving to Florida in 1999 following the birth of their grandson, Alexander J. Harrison.
He was a wonderful man and truly loved the Lord. He had a servant’s heart and was not only a hard worker but a loyal friend.
He is survived by his son, Robert Butkiewicz (Roberta); daughters, Sheryl L. Shepard, of Rome, and Gail Harrison (Gary), of Plant City; stepson, William Dishman (Wendy), of Taberg; brother, John Butkiewicz, of Memphis, Tennessee; sister, Mary Ann Peterson (Larry), of Brookings, South Dakota; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; parents; and stepsons, Phillip Augerot and Leo Dishman.
A graveside service with military honors was held Aug. 24, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.