Layton

William “Bill” Layton, 91, of Butler, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Newhaven Court at Clearview.

He was born Nov. 11, 1933, in Butler, to the late Burton V. Layton and Beulah G. (Pollock) Layton.

Bill graduated from Butler High School and proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He went on to earn his degree from the Milwaukee Institute of Technology and built a successful career as an electrical engineer, working at Bell Laboratories in Allentown, Estee Music in Zelienople and AGR for over 20 years.

A true enthusiast of technology and computers, Bill took great pride in tinkering and repairing broken things. He also enjoyed farming and gardening. Bill traveled the world, with one of his favorite places being Switzerland. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.

Bill is survived by sister, Grace Sutton; nephews, Donald (Barbara) Layton and Tom Sutton; nieces, Judy (Dwight) Byers, Sandra Kniess, Bonnie (John) Foster, Linda (Bob) Herman and Patricia (Tom) Rajchel.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Burton Layton; sister, Gertrude Grindel; nephew, Dennis Grindel; and niece, Rebecca Layton Taylor.

LAYTON — Family and friends of William “Bill” Layton, who died Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., with a funeral service immediately following at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Bob Edmundson officiating.

Full military honors and burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Eau Claire Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bill's name to a charity of the donor’s choice.

All who knew Bill are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.