Terry Butler, 85, of Wapello, died Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his home.
Born April 15, 1941, in rural Morning Sun, he was the son of Everett Leroy and Lucille Curran Butler. On July 11, 1965 he married Pamela Rosalie Jack in Wapello. They had recently celebrated their 61st anniversary.
Terry graduated from Morning Sun High School in 1959 and then went on to earn a Bachelor Degree from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant in 1963. Following his education Terry proudly served his country in the Army National Guard and Reserves.
Terry was a elder for the First United Presbyterian Church in Morning Sun, Lions Club, and Louisa County Pork Producers. He was proud to be a lifelong farmer and was excited to be inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame this summer at the state fair for his Spotted Polan China Hogs. When he wasn’t busy on the farm, Terry enjoyed taking his boat out for a ride, attending and performing in hog shows, talking politics and listening to music.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela of Wapello, IA; son, Brandon Butler of Iowa City, IA; and two grandsons, Alex and George Butler.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ronald “Bill” Butler.
A Celebration of Life for Terry will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, 4 PM at the Morning Sun Community Center, 106 N Main St, Morning Sun. A time of food and fellowship will follow.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Iowa 4H Foundation in memory of Terry. 1259 Strange Rd, Extension 4-H Youth Building Ames, IA 50011.
Prugh Funeral Service is in care of the arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Terry’s obituary at www.prughfuneral.com.