Eugene “Butch” L. Pitts Age: 68 Iron River, MI Passed away on February 26, 2012 at Northstar Health System. Born: August 13, 1943, Iron River, MI The son of the late Ralph & Lillian (Gagnea) Pitts was a lifelong resident and attended the Iron River Schools. He was employed as a welder for many years, retiring due to poor health. Eugene was a member of the Methodist Church, Iron River. He was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed watching sports on TV, playing cribbage, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Kumkoski and his second wife, Joyce Phillips-Hookenson, on March 22, 2003. Survive by his five stepchildren Daughters, Gena (Dennis) Cook, Columbia, SC Wanda Pitts, Green Bay, WI Sister, Debra Pitts, Powers, MI Grandchildren, Kristina, Jeremy, Stephen, Riley, and Lauren Visitation: Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River. Funeral Service: Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River with the Rev. Roberta Willson to officiate. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery, Iron River, MI Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, MI