PROPHETSTOWN - Eldon "Butch" Kyarsgaard passed away on February 21, 2024, at Allure of Prophetstown at 83 years old. He was born in Spraugeville, IA on October 13, 1940, to Charles Alvin and Mamie (Beck) Kyarsgaard. He was the 5th out of 7 children. He joined the Army in October of 1958 and met the love of his life while stationed outside Philadelphia, PA. He married Louise Schwerdtfeger in 1962 in Berwyn, PA, and they settled outside Prophetstown where they have lived for 56 years.

Butch worked 30 years at Northwestern Steel and Wire, retiring in 1992. He worked construction for 13 years building houses and businesses in the area. He was a lifelong farmer, and enjoyed going to farm sales and working on his 2 cylinder John Deere tractors.

Butch loved spending time with his family, working on projects with his children, playing with his grandchildren, and a good joke. He built a loving family, he was tireless and always lending a hand to anyone in need. His strength, determination, and kindness will be missed by all that knew him.

Butch is survived by his wife of 61 years; children, Lisa (Randy) Michael, Michael (Cindy) Kyarsgaard, Lori (Kevin) Crozier, and Keith Kyarsgaard; grandsons, Cory (Julie) Spitz, Nick (Jenna) Crozier, Keith Kyarsgaard, Randy (Kasey Ayers) Michael Jr, Riley (Heather) Michael, Kyle (Stella) Kyarsgaard, Collin Kyarsgaard, and Cailin Kyarsgaard; great grandchildren, Tyler, Treven, Carmen, Piper, Summer, and coming soon, Eldon Riley. He is also survived by his brother, Duane Kyarsgaard, sister, Lola (William) Giddings, and sisters-in-law, Bernice Kyarsgaard, Maxine Kyarsgaard, and Sue (Nick) Lanzillotti.

He was preceded in death by brothers, George and Delbert; sisters, Joan, and Dorothea; one grandson, Tyler Spitz; and several nephews.

Cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 12:00pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home in Prophetstown. Memorial service will follow at 1:00pm, with Pastor Roger Carlson officiating. Private burial will be at Lyndon Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be established.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com