Melvin T. “Butch” Digman, 83, of Bellevue, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque.  No Public Services will be conducted per Butch’s wishes.  A Celebration of Life will be announced at a future date.

Local arrangements are entrusted at Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Bellevue.

Butch was born December 7, 1940, in Dubuque, the son of Melvin A. and Lucille (Welu) Digman.  He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School.  He married Karen Kueter on July 27, 1963.  Butch retired from John Deere Works Dubuque after 31 years, while also working at the Dubuque Packing House for many years.  He enjoyed hunting, working on projects, fishing, playing cards, coaching in the Independent League, and spending time with family.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Karen; children, Lisa Digman, John (Jeann) Digman, Tom (Lori) Digman, Joe Digman, and Scott Digman; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Tim (Georgia) Digman, Michael (Mickey) Digman, and Linda (Roger) Ehrler; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jack Digman; and his father and mother in-law, Richard and Eileen Kueter.

Condolences may be mailed to Hachmann-Mier Funeral Home 100 N. 6th Street Bellevue, IA  52031 c/o Melvin “Butch” Digman Family.

Online condolences may be expressed at hachmannfuneralhome.com