Jack R. “Butch” Lindley
July 22, 1937 – June 19, 2023
Jack “Butch” Lindley, 85, 0f Omaha, passed away June 19.
Butch was born on July 22, 1937, to Jack and Dorothy (Larson) Lindley in Wahoo. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John “Bill” Lindley; father and mother-in-law, Henry and Edmie Bachand. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children and spouses: Jim and Chris Lindley, Tom and Julie Lindley; grandchildren: Cody, Jayden, Spencer (Hilary), Kendell and Dylan; sister-in-law, Janet Ayers Lindley;brother-in-law, Lee (Judy) Bachand; nephews: John (Ann) Lindley, Mike (Janet) Lindley, Bill (Amy) Lindley; nieces, Patti (Steve) Ahlers, Ann (Jeff) McGill
He grew up in Wahoo and attended Wahoo Public Schools, U. of N. and Luther College.
Butch was a member of the Air National Guard and was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and Lowry Air Force Base in Denver.
In 1960, Lindley Clothing opened a second location in Millard of which Butch was the manager.
In 1986, Butch began working at Ak-Sar-Ben in the race track sector. Butch and Mary made many friends thru the years while enjoying horse racing. After Ak-Sar-Ben Butch was employed by his good friend Rex Ekwall of Rite Way Oil & Gas until his retirement at the age of 70.
Butch’s most loved entertainment was professional rodeo. Butch and Mary spent many early December days at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. And of course, all Nebraska sports were favorites.
Just recently Butch was honored as a 60-year member of the Millard Lions Club.
In 2012, Butch was honored with induction into the Millard Business Association Hall of Fame.
For many years, Butch was active in the Wahoo Saddle Club.
Also, Butch was a volunteer for the Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo and later instrumental in the start-up of the Omaha Rodeo.
In 1978, Butch was diagnosed with hairy cell leukemia and spent 78 days in protected environment at M. D. Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston. After recovery from treatment and modern medicine, he was able to have a healthy happy active life until a stroke in September 2020.
One of Butch’s most admired qualities, was his love of all people and his many friends and family. Butch never met a stranger.
VISITATION: Friday, June 23rd, from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel. SERVICES: Saturday, June 24th at 10:30am, West Center Chapel. Graveside Service: Saturday, 2:30pm at Sunrise North Cemetery in Wahoo, NE. In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to Omaha Rodeo or Millard Public Schools Foundation.
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24 Comments
My sincere condolences to the family. He was a great guy.!
Sending our love and prayers to Mary. Our family loved Butch! What a gentle soul. I loved going to the racetrack with Butch and Millard Seldin. I always felt special around Butch. His warmth made you feel so very special. There a very few humans that had that peaceful and loving aura. Rest in peace Butch and send my love to Millard when you two connect again and head to the ultimate turf club in the heavens above. !
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences to the family of Butch Lindley. Butch was a great guy and a good friend. We had some great times together attending the Millard South basketball games in Lincoln. Take care my good friend.
Stan Hale, Vice Principal Millard South, Retired
So sorry to read of Butch’s passing. He was a classmate of mine and friend. Always enjoyed visiting with hm. Thoughts and prayers going to the family.
Mary & Family so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace.
Butch and I grew up in Wahoo. He was a fun guy and a gentle soul. Sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to Mary.
Mary and family, I am very sorry to hear of Butch’s loss. He was one of the nicest people I have met. Big loss for the world.
Our thoughts and Prayers to Mary and the Family.
Dear family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of Butch. I knew him for many years through many years at AkSarBen, Horseman’s Park and El Bees. He was a class gentleman. My prayers are with you all. Bob Murray (Retired basketball coach North High)
Warm thought and prayers for Buch, his family and the whole extended Lindley family. I have fond memories of seeing Butch and Mary in Nebraska and Colorado. He was a charismatic guy!
My condolences to the Lindley family. When we were organizing the Nebraska Basketball Development Association, Butch was one of our earliest supporters. His efforts were always appreciated. RIP Butch !
Gary Mouden, Las Vegas, NV
Mary and Family: So sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Thinking of you all as you mourn and also celebrate a life well lived. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
So sorry I will not be there in person, but will be watching his services on line. My sincere sympathy Mary to you and your family. “I will miss you Cuz”.
Sorry I cannot be there in person…so glad I will be able to watch the services on line tomorrow. My sincere sympathy to you Mary and family. “I will miss you Cuz”
Butch always had a smile on his face. .He was kind to everyone. He was such a best friend to everyone including our Dad Millard Seldin. Butch meant the world to us along with Mary and their family! Butch and Mary together as one heck of dynamic couple touched so many of our hearts.
Our heart goes out to Mary and the entire Lindley family. Butch, you were part of our family and we love and miss you. The fond memories we have of you are engrained in our hearts forever. Love the Seldin Family – Scott , Derry and Wendy , Traci and David and Millard and their grandkids Ariana , Ben, Marina, Grayson, Aaron and Grant
Love to you all,.
Mary and Family, So sorry to hear of Butch’s passing. Thinking of you today as you mourn and celebrate a life well lived. Butch will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Mary sending you and your family so much love. You and Butch were such a wonderful part of our lives! We will miss him ❤️. Beth, Ben and Grayson
SCOTT SELDIN – SELDIN FAMILY June 24, 2023
Butch always had a smile on his face. .He was kind to everyone. He was such a best friend to everyone including our Dad Millard Seldin. Butch meant the world to us along with Mary and their family! Butch and Mary together as one heck of dynamic couple touched so many of our hearts.
Our heart goes out to Mary and the entire Lindley family. Butch, you were part of our family and we love and miss you. The fond memories we have of you are engrained in our hearts forever. Love the Seldin Family – Scott , Derry and Wendy , Traci and David and (Millard and Bev in memory )and their grandkids Ariana , Ben, Marina, Grayson, Aaron and Grant
Love to you all,.
Our sincere condolences to family. Butch was always so polite and kind to us. Sending our thoughts and prayers.
I have fond memories of seeing Butch at the horse racing for many years. He was always smiling and laughing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry to read about Butch’s passing. I was his Executive Assistant at Ak-Sar-Ben. He was very pleasant to work with and and all around good guy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mary, I am so very sorry for your loss. Butch was a very kind man and he is missed. The love you two had for each other was evident and is such a strong model for us all. Thinking of you during this time. I will miss you both here at Brookestone Meadows Dawn Burrow, CNA
Butch always rolled up his sleeves and did whatever it took to get the job done. That always impressed me about him. Whenever it was time for the Cornhusker Handicap at Ak-Sar-Ben he really shined with all of his extra efforts – including sweet corn roasting. His wife Mary was a Saint.
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