Harris Ralph Button, age 83, passed away peacefully at home August 25, 2022. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 50 years, Gloria; their blended family Steven (Tammy) Button, Daniel (Ada) Button, Brian (Jennifer) Button, Brent Genther, Brian (Tonda) Genther; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Keith Button; sisters Elaine (Tim) McBride, Dawn (Mike) Bos; siblings-in-law Barbara Henry, Roger and Sandy Tiller, Donald and Debra Clack, James Bell; and 15 nieces and nephews. Harris was preceded in death by his parents Arby and Beatrice Button; brother, Willard Button; granddaughter, Breanna Button; niece, Peggy Moore; and in-laws Robert and Doris Bell; brothers-in-law Ronald Henry and Robert Bell.
Harris was a devoted family man with a heart of gold. He retired from Plainwell Paper after a 43 year career. Harris loved traveling, cars, all things John Deere, blueberries and chicken.
A graveside service for family and close friends will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2022 at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland, Michigan. In memory of Harris and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wayland United Methodist Church. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.
