Johnny Butrymowicz, 59, of Whitewood, SD, passed away March 13, 2025, at home. He is at peace with his Lord.
Johnny was born July 15, 1965, in Escanaba, MI to John and Dorothy Butrymowicz. He graduated from Premontre High School in Green Bay, WI, in 1983. It was there that hockey became a big part of his life. He eventually moved to South Dakota to be close to the Black Hills and close to the spirit of his mother, Dorothy.
Johnny was a free spirit. He had strong faith. He loved to golf, hike Crook Mountain and Fort Meade in the Black Hills and was an avid reader. He loved nature and all animals. He was known to always have a door open for any stray cat. He had a great sense of humor and was liked by everyone.
Among survivors include his siblings, Lynn (Dick) Stymiest, Dunbar, WI, Gail Butrymowicz, Green Bay, WI, Paul Butrymowicz, LaCrosse, WI, Joan (Darren) Berg, Sturgeon Bay, WI, nephews Braylon and Lauden Berg, Aunt Linda (Dave) Kautzmann, Billings, MT, and many cousins.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Butrymowicz, a nephew, Logan Ness, grandparents, aunts and uncles and his beloved dog, Hopi.
Rest in peace sweet Johnny. We will miss you but reunite with you again someday.
The family would like to thank Robert Schultz for his compassion, support, and friendship to our brother.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
