Joseph J. "Butch" Krager

Passed 2/14/2021

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Obituary For Joseph J. "Butch" Krager

Joseph J. “Butch” Krager, Jr., 70, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 surrounded by family at his residence.

He was born in Steubenville on November 10, 1950, the son of the late Joseph J. Krager, Sr. & the late Ruth Berger Krager.

Butch retired from the City of Steubenville; graduated from CCHS (1968) and was an avid golfer. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Butch is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sheila A. Sanders Krager; two sons Michael Krager & Brian (Leighann) Krager; four grandchildren Anthony, Rylee, Layla & Olivia; sister Becky Bakitas; brother and sister-in-law Ron and Kathy Sanders; goddaughter Patty and nephew Nicky.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Friday 5-8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Church with Msgr. Gerald Calovini officiating. Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Masks are absolutely required and friends are asked not to linger after paying their respects.

The funeral mass will be live-streamed 11 a.m. Saturday at holyfamilysteubenville.com

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  • 09/03/2024

    Sheila,Sorry to hear of your loss,you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Virginia Riley

  • 09/03/2024

    Deepest sympathy to all.Butch was a great guy also a really good athlete!In football..what a hitter!!!RIPDan Feeney 

  • 09/03/2024

    Sheila and the family We were sad to hear of Butch's passing. You know how much I thought of Butch and both of your friendship over so many years. Warm thoughts and our prayers come with this message

  • 09/03/2024

    To the Krager Family,We are so sorry to hear of  the loss of your love one. Butch was a wonderful guy and always with a smile on his face.  May He Find Eternal Happiness ,In God's Heavenly Kingdom. 

  • 09/03/2024

    Sheila, Mike and Brian:     I am so very sorry for your loss.  Our deepest sympathy and condolences.  Your family is in our hearts and prayers. You all were my "Steubenville family" in high school and I will forever cherish those memories.  Butch was one of a kind and I can still hear him yelling "1 - 2".  We love you all.  

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    Shelia GiGi and I were saddened by Butch's passing. We go back a long wayand GiGi to St Stans. Butch was a great teammate and friend and one of the most upbeat guys i know. We are always here for you and your family.God Bless your family through this difficult time.Mike and GiGi 

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    So sorry for your loss.  A very sad day indeed.  Great guy.Lou Ravasio

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    Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Deepest sympathies to Butch's family on his passing.   rest in peace buddy

  • 09/03/2024

    Sheila, I was so sorry to hear that Butch had passed away. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Brian, Leigh Anne, Barb, & family,Heartfelt condolences to you & your family. May the lord give u peace & strength at this time. God bless!

  • 09/03/2024

    My sincere condolences to all of the family & friends. Keeping you in my prayers.

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    Sheila and family, sadness felt all the way down here in New Orleans . What a great guy!! Enjoyed Butch as a young and most talented baseball player. We had a ball playing for the state championship in Babe Ruth at Wright Patterson  Airforce Base .Great sense of humor.....always smiling....God bless you all and know our thoughts and prayers are with the Krager family....

  • 09/03/2024

    My deepest sympathies and prayers for Sheila and your family on Butch's passing. Butch was always a fun loving and great guy to be around.

  • 09/03/2024

    Krager family, Sorry to hear of Joes passing,we knew him and his family from when we went to st,stans ,always a pleasure too see him....rest in peace butch

  • 09/03/2024

    Butch was a great guy wild and crazy always made me laugh. Rest in peace my friend.

  • 09/03/2024

    Sheila and family we are so sorry for your loss please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers and pray that God will help you through this difficult time

  • 09/03/2024

    Sheila,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  

  • 09/03/2024

    Rest In Peace, our condolences for the Krager family. Remembering Butch during the school years at Catholic Central.

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    Condolences to the Krager family.

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