Obituary
Greg A. “Bear” Butterfield
Greg A. Butterfield (Aka Bear), 56, of Onalaska, lost his battle to cancer on Saturday July 9, 2016. Greg was born on May 13, 1960. Greg was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Family was an important part of Greg’s life. He always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His greatest joy was his grandchildren.
Greg worked most of his life as a dispatcher / driver with the cab companies in La Crosse. He also worked as a bartender at Grumpy’s many years ago.
Greg is survived by his wife Nina, daughters Tricia (Ben) Dimmick, Holly Subbert, Jennifer Butterfield, Ashley Loefflad, and Amanda Butterfield. His grandchildren Tristyn, Levi, Jostlyn, Stetson, and Addelyn. He also has two grandchildren to be born at a later date. He is further survived by his brother Michael (Bridget) Butterfield and sister Joanne Butterfield Hanson. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews he loved dearly. His father James, mother Lois, and nephew Andy preceded him in death.
In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Gundersen Medical Foundation 1836 South Ave. La Crosse, WI 54601 for Lung Cancer Research.
As requested by Greg there a celebration of life will be held from 6:30 pm until 10:00 pm on Thursday July 14, 2016 at Black River Beach Neighborhood Center, 1433 Rose Street La Crosse, WI Time 6:30 pm-10 pm
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
I moved away from La Crosse in the 1990’s and hadn’t seen Greg since then. We worked together at the cab company.
‘Bear’ was always a good friend and seemed to know what to do in any situation he encountered. He had a great sense of humor and we had many good times together. I’ve missed him for a long time. He was a good man. I’m grateful I had the chance to know and work with him. I’m sorry for your loss.