Michael E. "Butch" Kalpac

Michael “Butch” E. Kalpac, 75, passed away on August 4, 2021 following an extended illness. Butch was born in Malvern on October 11, 1945 to the late Michael N. and Mary (Ridgeway) Kalpac. A 1963 graduate of Glenwood High School. He served in The United States Navy as a Seabee in Vietnam. Butch was a very private man, he loved to garden, fish, play pool and poker. He was a loyal and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Gail; children, Jason (Traci) and Stephanie; three grandchildren, Madison, Roeyn and Cavan; and a brother, David (Cyndi). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dean and William. The family will receive friends at the Paquelet Funeral Home, Massillon on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 10am-11am with a funeral service to be held at 11am, Rev. Gary Smith presiding. Burial will be in Rosehill Memorial Gardens. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com Memorial contributions may be made to the 2nd Chance for Animals, Canton. Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory 330-833-3222