Butcher, Donald P. 1944-2026 St. Joseph, Mo.

Donald Paul Butcher, 81, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on Dec. 21, 1944, in Bethany, Missouri, to the late George and Lida (Mitchell) Butcher.

He was a 1963 graduate of Bethany High School and attended two years at Northwest Missouri State University.

Mr. Butcher served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967.

Donald married Linda Jean Mackey on Aug. 27, 1967, in Tarkio, Missouri.

Donald worked at Quaker Oats for 33 years and at Northwest Psychiatric Rehab Hospital for 18 years.

Donald was a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Linda, of the home; son, Todd Butcher, Kansas City, Missouri; daughter, Shauna Jackson (Brad), St. Joseph; grandchildren, Hayley Morrison (Tysan), Ashlyn, Delaney, Carys and Gavin Butcher and Brittney, Luke and Ben Jackson; and great-granddaughter, Scottie Lynn; David Mustard and Ellie, Alex and Donovan Mustard; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brothers, James Butcher and Richard Maddy; sisters, Carol Louis Butcher, Lavesta “Penny” Hardy and Georgia Barr.

Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Frederick Boulevard Church, where the family will receive friends 10 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Mr. Butcher will be cremated under the direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel following the service with Inurnment at Savannah Cemetery at a later day.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to Frederick Boulevard Church Mission or St. Joseph Christian School Athletics. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.