Larry "Butch" Aten
December 19, 1950 - August 15, 2018
Age 67, of Essex, IL passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born December 19, 1950 in Charleston, IL to the late John and Kathleen (nee King) Aten. Butch was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. During his service he was awarded with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Metal, Combat Action Ribbon, and a Bronze Star. He was currently employed with Argonne National Laboratory as a tool and dye maker. He worked on the Essex Volunteer Fire Department and served as the Essex District President. Board member at the South Wilmington Sportsman Club and life member of the National Rifle Association. Butch enjoyed spending time at the club, trapshooting, and most importantly squirrel hunting. Surviving are his wife of forty-eight years, Veronica (nee Kuhar) Aten, whom he married February 10, 1970 in Chebanse, IL; one daughter, Lisa Shaw; two grandsons, Dylan Burton and Logan Shaw; one great-granddaughter, Journey Smith; one brother, Lester (Bonnie) Aten; one sister, Elrena Aten; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Braidwood, IL, Friday, August 24, 2018 from 11-1:00 p.m., with a celebration of his life beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be directed to the Essex Volunteer Fire Department.
Age 67, of Essex, IL passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL. Born December 19, 1950 in Charleston, IL to the late John and Kathleen (nee King) Aten. Butch was a veteran of the United States Navy,... View Obituary & Service Information