of Livonia, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn
Age 61, passed away at Garden City Hospital Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born May 3, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John Lawrence “Larry” and Margaret May (Graham) Butler. Robert graduated from Dearborn High School in 1982, and went to Eastern Michigan University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Library Science. He then went on to earn his Master's degree from Wayne State University. Robert was a librarian for the JFK Library in Dearborn Heights for many years where he helped craft what the Dearborn Heights Library is today. He was a performer, writer, health advocate, animal supporter and friend to many. He was a member of the Ann Arbor Vegan and volunteered at Sasha Farms. He enjoyed classic movies and collecting comic books. One of his joys was attending Monster Bash each year. He was thoughtful of other people and giving until the very end, donating his body to Gift of Life.
Of Allegan, Michigan, formerly of Florida, Colorado, and Tennessee.
Age 82, died Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home in Allegan. He was born May 8, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Fritts William and Sadie Gertrude (Burts) Ryan.
Fritts was a hard worker who worked for himself in construction. He liked to travel all over the US.
Fritts married Kathryn Presley on April 26, 1986, in Colorado Springs, CO, and she survives.