Clement D. "Butch" Vita

Age 74 of Monroe, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. Butch was born in Hurley, WI on May 26, 1944 to Julia (Caruso) and Domenic C. Vita. He graduated from Hurley High School in 1963 and Milwaukee Institute of Technology in 1967 with an Associate degree in photography. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967 and proudly served three years with one tour in Vietnam. Sargeant Vita was a member of the First Air Cavalry and received many medals being especially proud of earning a bronze star. After receiving his honorable discharge, Butch worked as a photographer for two years and then with RR Donnelley for 38 years, retiring in 2007.

Faith and family were most important. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Monroe. Over the years he worked many volunteer hours at St. Victor school and church, Knights of Columbus, and the Apostolate to the Handicapped. He enjoyed being Santa at Christmas time and also volunteered at Parkside School where his daughter is a teacher. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren and all their accomplishments. He loved attending many of their school and sports events. Gardening and being outside took up the good weather days. Enjoying coffee and treats at the veterans building was also looked forward to. Butch married the former Gail Skogan on September 16, 1967 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Brodhead.

Butch is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gail Vita; a daughter, Jennifer (Dan) Neuenschwander of Monroe; two sons, Domenic (Sheryl) and William, all of Monroe; grandchildren, Lucas, Hannah, Elizabeth Neuenschwander and Alexis and Sydney Vita; sisters, Marie (Leo) Darin of Rockton, IL, and Anita (Mike) Myette of Kirkland, WA; a brother, Richard (Lona) Vita of Arlington, TX; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church with Monsignor Larry Bakke, Celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net

Butch's family would like to thank the staffs of Pleasant View Nursing Home and Monroe Clinic Hospice for their caring, professional, campassionate, and loving care. You all have been wonderful in helping us through this journey.