Millard “Butch “Tewell went to heaven September 13, 2022 after a short battle with cancer spending seven days at Billings Clinic.
Butch was born in South Lebanon, Ohio August 18, 1950, to America Browning only to be adopted a few hours later by Millard and Dorothy Tewell. Millard loved his little boy so much and took him everywhere even in the city truck, Millard worked for the City of Franklin. Butch lost his hero at the age of seven when Millard was killed in an accident running a bulldozer clearing land for what is now Franklin Community Park. Then his grandpa Hansford Tewell took over to keep Butch busy, taking him mushroom hunting and fishing at Lake Erie with his cousin Gus Hurst.
Butch spent all most one year at Kentucky Military Institute when Grandpa Tewell passed away, his second hero.
Butch’s mother married Paul Ruppert Sr. when Butch was 13 and Butch struggled with that after he had been “man” of the house for six years. As he grew older, he loved and respected Paul Sr.
We got married young, but we worked through all the normal struggles, had great 53 years together and raised three amazing children.
Butch was a great dog trainer and was known all over the United States as the best. After moving to Montana, he was sent many dogs to train for hunting and obedience, making many friends as far away as Italy. He worked for Oregonia Ohio Post Office as a carrier with his best friend Steve Burggraf as his boss.
But his most cherish job was coaching the Franklin Ohio Wildcats football for ten years. He was a big influence on so many young men and had many long-lasting friendships.
Butch finally found his biological mother and spoke to her on the phone a year before she died and one biological sister, Fonda Gross became very special to him. They spent a lot of time talking trying to catch up.
He lived in Nashua 22 years and always said this is the best place to live with such wonderful caring people. He served on the FMDH Foundation board and a few short time on FMDH Hospital Board of Trustees. He supported the Aaron Chatten Foundation softball games. An avid hunter, sometimes lately just enjoying the wildlife and watching hunting dogs do what they love to do.
Preceding him in death are his mother, Dorothy Ruppert, brother, Jimmy Tewell and Grandma Murray.
Butch is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Dr. Andrea Tewell (Dale Hammock) from Ohio; son Aaron Tewell (Meriweather Campbell) from Livingston, Montana and son Adam Tewell from Bozeman, Montana. His precious grandsons Wister and Hansford Tewell from Livingston. The most special family Eddie, Dawn, Payton and Wyatt Standifer from Ohio. Brother Paul Ruppert Jr. (Sue), nephews Greg and Jeff from Ohio, sister Janey Schneider (Ralph) from Ohio, Aunt Betty Haddix cousins Kevin and Bryan from Virginia, sister-in-law Madeleine Knill from Ohio and niece Sarah Brown (Neil) and her children. Best friends Jim Wallace from Florida and Steve Burggraf from Ohio who have many stories and memories to hold dear.
Butch was an organ donor, and his corneas were harvested. He has been cremated with services scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Bell Mortuary with refreshments following. There will be a Celebration of his life in Franklin, Ohio sometime in December. Condolences may by left for the family at bellmortuaryglasgow.com.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 p.m.
Saturday October 1, 2022
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. So.
Glasgow, MT 59230
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 p.m.
Saturday October 1, 2022
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. So.
Glasgow, MT 59230
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Janet Armstrong says
I will treasure my memories of visiting with Butch. He always had a good story and a great smile. Tough but good guy! So sorry for your loss Martha!! Hugs to you.
Debbie Young says
Martha,I am so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Please know you are in
Don and Ellzie Reidel says
Martha, we are sorry for you and your family’s loss, and we will miss Butch too! He had great stories, he loved his family so much, and shared his way of life, his humor, and his love for dogs and the outdoors with everyone. He was an amazing guy! We feel lucky to have known him and you.
Betty Belakjon says
Martha and family I am so sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. I always enjoyed our visits when we run into each other. Very kind and caring man. May God comfort you all and know you will meet again! God Bless
Lisa Bernardez says
I met Butch because he loved chessies and adopted a chessie from CBRR&R. What an amazing loving and patient man. Willing to share his knowledge to help another.
My condolences to his family and friends. He will live on on you hearts
Sherry & Sam Richardson says
Martha…..Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Hugs for you
Susan Hollon says
Martha,
Please know you were in my prayers along with Andrea, Dale, Adam, Aaron, Meriweather And your two grandsons I can’t imagine the void left behind with Butch’s passing. With Butch’s big personality, his love for his family, his community and his pups. I know the great memories made will forever be in your hearts.
May you feel God’s Presence during this difficult time.
Love,
Susie Hammock Renner
Michael Saffel says
Martha,
I am so sorry for you loss and apologize for not realizing his passing earlier. Scout and I have had many times when he has done well and thought Butch and you might be proud of his abilities. God bless you .
Michael Saffel