Dennis Anthony Butler, 76, of Fowlerville, Michigan passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born September 11, 1946 to Rosemary (Genik) Butler and Robert Butler, Jr. in Santa Rosa, California.

He graduated from Denby High School in Detroit in 1964. Dennis earned a bachelor’s degree in art history from Wayne State University and a doctor of dental surgery at University of Detroit in 1976. He practiced dentistry throughout his life including two missionary trips to Honduras and Guatemala. In addition to practicing dentistry, Dennis was a corporate pilot. He was passionate about aviation, history, art, cars, and travel.

Dennis is survived by his two sons, Nicholas Anthony Butler of Pinckney, Michigan and Matthew Anthony Butler of Brighton, Michigan, his two brothers Robert Harwood Butler III of Clinton Township, Michigan and Leslie Stuart Butler of Gregory, Michigan, and his granddaughters Lauren Ashley Butler and Allie Marie Tobel.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest son, Nathan Anthony Butler.

In accordance with Dennis’s wishes, memorial services will be private.