David "Butch" Loney, Sr., 84, of Nevada, Iowa passed away on February 12.

Butch was born on July 14, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, the 3rd of 8 children to Kenneth and Gladys (Butler) Loney.

After graduating from Dubuque Senior High School, Butch joined the US Navy, serving from 1958-1961. On September 19, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Judy Schulz. Together they had three children: Tracy (Jamie) Rullestad of Nevada, Iowa; David (Kim) Loney of Nevada, Iowa; and Kristina (Greg) Minor of Nevada, Iowa. In 1978, a third daughter joined their family: Angie (Randy) Harmdierks of Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Throughout his career as a professional truck driver, Butch worked for companies such as Kapruan, Pepsi, Mattox Mayflower, Flexsteel, Allied Van Lines, and Crouse Cartage Company. He later became a private business owner of two pallet companies: Butch's Pallets and Pallets & More.

In his free time, Butch loved playing cards with family and friends, roller skating, bowling, and making things with his hands.

Butch was proceeded in death by his father, Ken; mother Gladys; and sister Barb Soley. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Judy; 4 children; 8 grandchildren: Shea (Kyle) Nikkel of Ankeny, Iowa; Kayla (Rusty) Garland of Jewell, Iowa; Ricki (Dustin) Tapp of Cambridge, Iowa; Tucker (Tiffany) Rullestad of Ames, Iowa; Autumn Holmes (Hugh) of Nevada, Iowa; Sydni Loney (Jordan) of Ankeny, Iowa; Lyndsi (Tyler) Sluis of Nevada, Iowa; and Caitlin (Austin) Good of Nevada, Iowa; 14 (soon to be 15) great-grandchildren; 6 siblings: Gerry, Toots (Sonny) Adams, Cork, Jim (Carol), Gus (Nancy), and Bits.

A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Rolling Green Village and Suncrest Hospice, who provided such loving care to Butch during the past several months.

Memorials may be sent to the family in care of Kris Minor at 121 Watson St, Nevada, IA 50201