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Burnham Robert Foley (Butch) of Florence, died at age 78 at St. Elizabeth Florence. Butch was born in Chicago, IL to Maryan and Robert Foley in 1939. He graduated from Anderson High School, where he met Joyce Kirby. They didn’t know it then, but many years later they would reconnect and become husband and wife. They enjoyed a wonderful 27 years together. After serving in the Army, Butch enrolled at the University of Cincinnati where he earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He went on to work at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio as a Project Manager. Butch is remembered as being a brilliant man. He would work on anything that had a motor, and his family all agrees that he could fix anything. He was a part of the Classic British Motorcycle Club where he helped rehab vintage motorcycles. His favorite was a 1937 Ariel 350cc. Butch loved a good book, taking river cruises, skiing, wind surfing and golfing. He even had a hole-in-one. Butch is remembered by his friends as loved and respected. His good nature, wisdom and intelligence are the impressions left on their hearts. Butch is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Foley. He is remembered with love by those who survive him; beloved wife Joyce; step-children, Lisa Beiring Armstrong (Jeff) and Robert King Beiring, Jr. (Rex); step-grandchildren, Kirby and Logan Armstrong, and Brooke and Lauren Beiring along with niece Jamie Foley. Memorial contributions in Butch’s name, can be made to the American Cancer Society 2808 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45206. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Please leave a message of comfort to the family under the “condolences” tab.
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My thoughts are with you
May the Lord bless and keep you in good spirits. May your memories be many and comforting.
Love
Peggy Kennedy Boone County DAR
An Admirable Fellow
Hello Joyce. . . and my sympathies to you.
You realize that I did not know Mr. Foley very well– socializing with him, as I happily did, once a year across a noisy table of his fans and friends, but I surely admired and liked him. I speak the truth when I say that I always relished the prospect of seeing him each of these recent New Year’s days and I was never disappointed! In a phrase, he was my type of guy. I’m sad that I won’t be able to again hear his stories and see his smile.
I wish I had met him many January’s ago!
Butch was a lot of fun
I worked with Butch for many years at WPAFB and vacationed once with him at Jekyll Island, GA.
He was my playing partner when I made my only hole-in-one.
I still remember his optimism when he thought he could rebuild the three carburetors of his 1964 Ferrari.
Don’t know if he ever got it running again
Bob Jurick
My condolences and farewell to a Friend
It was my honor and privilege to first met Butch then enjoy the friendship of golfing with him. It was great times and a wonderful way of spending hours on different golf courses. A wonderful story teller and traveler. I envied his journeys. My sincere condolences to his wife
And family. I will miss my fellow golfer! John Cardenas
Backyard Sign
The small sign in Butch’s backyard spoke volumes for this man. While most houses on the golf course had signs saying ”Keep out, No trespassing, Guard Dog”, Butch’s sign basically said if you hit a ball in my yard, feel free to come and get it. Smart, always willing to help, and quick with a smile or chuckle, Butch will be sorely missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. My deepest condolences Joyce.
Forrest
Butch Foley – Always an encyclopedia of motorcycle knowledge
Butch will be missed by all who knew him. I was especially fond of what he would come up with for “Show and Tell” at our meetings. He always wanted to share his knowledge with the club members for the good of our passion, motorcycles. Denny White
Gentleman and a scholar
Butch was truly a gentleman and a scholar, a wonderful person who was so willing to share his knowledge and his tools. His passing will leave a huge void in our Classic British Motorcycle Club Of Cincinnati and the world.
Ride On Butch, Ride On
Dave Mathers
A Fine Gentleman Who Is Missed
Butch was a gentleman and who was always willing to help out a friend with a kind word, a sense of humor, or some well thought-out advice. My condolences to Joyce and the family. I miss him also.
SympathSympathy
With Heartfelt Sympathy to the Foley Family,
May you rely on the God of all comfort to help you to endure the days ahead.
“God is our refuge and strength ”
(Psalms 46:1).
Deepest sympathy
Sending my sincerest sympathy to Joyce and your family.
I feel very grateful to have had the pleasure of taking care of Butch at St. Elizabeth Florence in Radiology. I felt a connection to him and I am so sad the world has lost this lovely man who suffered so much. I will miss you Butch. Rest In Peace. Jeanne Johnson, RN
To family
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Linnemann. May the comfort from god help you. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
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