Harold S. Butler, 74, of Urbana died 11:50 A.M. Sunday, September 16, 2007 at Manorcare Health Services.

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory 1900 S. Philo Rd. Urbana. Rev. Danny Roberts will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Harold Butler was born August 9, 1933 in Kewanee, IL a son of Harold S. and Luella Losey Butler. He joined the Air Force right out of high school. Harold married Elfrieda Wimmer on February 13, 1960 in Kewanee. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2006.

He is survived by two children Richard Butler of Kings Bay, GA; Linda Santos of Urbana, IL; a sister Eva J. Butler, and three grandchildren.

Harold Butler was a Professor of Agriculture at the U of I for twenty five years. Condolences may be offered at renner-wikoffchapel.com.