John Button

John Button was born May 1, 1956 in Waukegan, Ill., to Duane and Ann Button.
John was the oldest of four children and graduated from Carmel Catholic High School in 1974. Although he never went to a formal college program, John always had a strong desire to learn something new.
John married his lifelong partner, Stacey Behrens three times—Oct. 28, 1979, Nov. 3, 1979, and Aug. 19, 1990.
He operated Button Construction from 1973 to 1997 in Illinois. While in Illinois, John raised Red Angus, milked Holsteins, and began a Christmas tree farm.
Then, in 1997, John and Stacey followed John’s dream of ranching “out West,” moving to Custer County, S.D. He loved hunting, reading, working with his hands, going for drives and caring for his cattle. He worked hard to provide for his family and help his neighbors.
John was an active member of his community: an Elk Mountain school board member, Highlands volunteer firefighter, and Custer County Weed and Pest board member.
Later in his life, John accepted Christ into his heart again with the help of his dear friend, Arthur. John loved his relationship with the Lord, his children and grandchildren.
John passed peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Stacey, at his side on March 3, 2024, after a long illness. He was 67.
 He is proceeded in death by his parents, Duane and Ann Button; paternal grandparents, Robert and Jenny Button; and maternal grandparents, Arcangelo and Teresa Piagentini.
John is survived by his wife, Stacey; his children, Jason Button and Susie (Andrew) Pond; grandchildren, Olivia and Kutter; siblings, Kathy (Jim) Zorc, and Judy Button; and many cousins.
In lieu of flowers John requested gifts be sent to the Weston County Humane Society or the Weston County 4-H Program.
Memorial service for John will be held Monday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at the Gateway Fellowship Church in Newcastle, Wyo.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Meridian Mortuary, 111 S. Railway Ave., Newcastle, WY, 82701 or expressions of sympathy may also be made online at meridianmortuary.com.