Ronald Butterbaugh — 1935-2018
Ronald Butterbaugh
Former South Lake Tahoe teacher Ronald Robert Butterbaugh died Feb. 3, 2018. He was 82.
The Grants Pass, Ore., resident passed away eight days shy of his 83rd birthday.
Ron was a twin born in Covina on Feb. 11, 1935, to Merle and Harriet Butterbaugh. Ron and brother Harry were the first set of twins born at Inter-Community Hospital that survived.
Ron attended Bonita High School and La Verne College, both in Southern California.
He taught wood shop and mechanical drawing for many years at South Tahoe Intermediate School. He was a resident of South Lake Tahoe for more than 30 years.
In 1997, Ron married Joan Christians. They built a home in Sedona, Ariz.
Ron was preceded in death by his wife, and his twin brother Harry.
In 2014, Ron moved to Southern Oregon to be near his children and grandchildren.
Ron is survived by his older sister, Lois Godfrey of La Verne; children Sue Raycraft (Steve), Tom Butterbaugh (Kim) and Cindy Egli (Dennis), of Grants Pass; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchilden.
No services are planned.
Ron was a real gentleman. I enjoyed the opportunities I had to work with him.
Ron Butterbaugh was a wonderful friend to me and to all who knrw him. He left a legacy of students who loved him and felt respected and cared for by such a great teacher.Ron will be sorely missed.
RIP Ron. Always enjoyed your company. With respect, Paul and Mary Ann Werley
He was an amazing teacher and person!! He will be missed!!
So very sad to see this. Mr. Butterbaugh taught me lots and I’m left with a ton of memories. Ask any one of his former students, and we would all smile when we were in his presence or his name mentioned. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest well my friend! Glad to know you are again reunited with your beautiful bride
Christine Haven