Buth, William Age 69, of Maple Grove, passed away May 27, 2006. Preceded in death by his parents. Long- time educator and Union Leader in the Anoka - Hennepin School District 11, retiring in 1995 from Jackson Middle School. Member of organizations including The Pommern Research Group (PRG), Trout Unlimited, American Philatelic Association and the DFL Party. Survived by wife of 34 years, Delores; sons, David (Beth) Buth and Kevin Buth of Minneapolis; daughters, Lynn Marie (David) Macy, New York, NY, and Nancy (Allan) Bernard, Minneapolis; granddaughter, Rhiannon Buth (Jake Nitz), Stanley, WI; sisters, Janine (N. Cliff) Wold and Michelle (Darrel) Thelen both of Mission, Texas; aunt, Bernice Buth, Minneapolis; sisters-in-law, Connie (Earl) Rogers, Kansas City, and Sharon Cartwright, Lebanon, Oregon; as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. We will all miss Bill's many passions in life and his marvelous sense of humor. Memorial Service Friday, 4 PM at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 NW Hanson Blvd, Coon Rapids, with visitation one hour prior. Reception immediately following service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (763) 545-3308, Music Ministry at Faith Lutheran Church, The PRG and Trout Unlimited. Special thanks to doctors, nurses and aides at North Memorial Hospital and St. Therese Home, as well as longtime physicians Dr. Thomas Ophoven and Dr. Timothy Toonen for their kindness and caring. Cremation Society of MN 763-560-3100