IN MEMORIAM: Charlotte Butler, 79;

Owned Richfield Springs Liquor Store

RICHFIELD SPRINGS – Charlotte Marie Butler, 79, who for 25 years co-owned Klem Liquor Store with her husband, passed away on Thursday morning April 21, 2016, at Bassett Hospital, with her family at her side.

Charlotte was born on Jan. 24, 1937, in Cooperstown, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Robinson Klem. She was a lifelong Richfield Springs resident and Richfield Springs High School graduate.

On Nov. 9, 1957, she married Donald A. Butler in the Richfield Springs Presbyterian Church.

Before operating Klem’s, whe was an operator for New York Telephone Co.; after, she worked for five years at Shur-Catch, retiring in 1999.

Charlotte enjoyed a physically active lifestyle. She was a member of the Clarks Gym where she participated in the swimming program. She also found much pleasure in bowling.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years Donald; a son, Donald S. of De Ruyter; a daughter, Liza M. Butler of Fourth Lake; three brothers, Bobby Klem and his wife Joan of Richfield Springs, David Klem and his wife Jean of Tully, and Charles Klem of Fourth Lake; two sisters, Betty Frazer and her husband Bob of Canton, and Marna Armstrong of Unadilla Forks; two grandchildren, Loren and Tyler Butler, and one great-grandchild Fulton Butler; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Connie Klem.

Callling hours are 3-5 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 5 p.m., with Pastor Alan Miller officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.