Edward “Butch” Tokarz, 63, of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center on September 6, 2024, with Kathy, the love of his life by his side.
Butch was born to the late Katharina (Bogner) and John Tokarz on October 29, 1960, in Chicago, IL. He attended local schools and went on to work for Chicago Crucible and was so proud to be a steel cutter. He was then involved in many different trades prior to his retirement in 2017. He married Kathleen “Kathy” Franc on April 7, 2023.
Butch was a jack of all trades; he was a hard worker who could fix anything and everything. He loved riding his red Harley, especially when taking trips with Kathy listening to “Royal Bliss”. Together they enjoyed taking road trips to Arizona and made it there one last time before his passing. Butch had a special relationship with his cat, Hondo. Above all, he cherished time spent with his grandsons, JJ & Nathaniel.
He is survived by his wife Kathy, whom he loved to pieces; his son, John Tokarz; stepson, Johnny Franc; stepdaughter, Zoey Delaney, who was instrumental in bringing Butch & Kathy together; grandsons, JJ & Nathaniel; and sister-in-law, Pam Tokarz.
In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his brother, John Tokarz.
Kathy would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire Aurora Medical Center staff, who have come together as a family to take care of her in her time of need.
Visitation for Butch will be held at Proko Funeral Home, on Friday, September 13, 2024, from to 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with funeral services commencing at 6:00 p.m. Family & friends are encouraged to wear something red to honor Butch. Interment will be held privately at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Twin Lakes, WI.
