Alfred D. Fred-Fritz Buttera Sr.1930 - 2014Alfred D. Fred- Fritz Buttera Sr. of Kenosha, Wis., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, at Hospitality Manor Rehab and Nursing Home. Fred was born on Oct. 20, 1930, in Waukegan, Ill. the son of the late Madeline (Steve) Benuska and the late Frank Buttera. Fred attended local schools and served in United States Army from 1948 to 1952. He met Marylou (Saxton) when he was stationed in Omaha, Nebr.; they were married on Nov. 29, 1949. He worked for many years as a machine operator for American Motors, Famco Products, Benco, and Racine Railroad Products. Fred also owned and operated Freds In and Out Service station in Racine, Wis., and later retired from Des Automotive.Fred enjoyed cooking, playing pool, traveling, camping spending time with his sister Rose, and having long phone conversations with his sister Arlene, Also spending time with his children and many grandchildren. Fred is survived by his children, Nick ( Donna ) Buttera of Minnesota, Madeline ( Leroy ) Girard of Kenosha, Francine Greer of Milwaukee, Marylou Nolan of Kenosha, Alfred JR. ( Kathy ) Buttera of Arizona, Betsy ( Vincent ) Perez Sr. of Pleasant Prairie, Frank Buttera Sr. of Kentucky, Brian Buttera Sr. of Kenosha and Pam ( Mike ) Buttera- Metheny of Iowa. He was also survived by forty-two grandchildren, Nick, Karena, Marc, Dawn, Paul, Anthony,Craig,Gregg, Sherita, Felicia, David, Eugene, Shavonnah, Tanji, AJ, Leroy, Kim,Jeff, Erica, Amy, Robert,Tim, Nicole, Michelle, Danyelle, Amanda, Melissa, Crystal, Mary, Ashley, Amber, Frank Jr, Brittney, Keith, Kenny, Brandon, Rebecca, Randi, Jacqueline, Anna, Troy and Cory; seventy-six great grandchildren and thirteen great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Rose Sturino of Kenosha and Arlene Shiotani of California. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, four of whom are very special to him John, Jerry, Maryellen and Judy. Fred was preceded in death by his parents; his ex-wife, Marylou Buttera; an infant daughter, Sarah and daughter, Florence; son-in-law, Daniel Hilliard; his brother, Nicolas Bud Buttera; and three grandchildren, Daniel, Mary and Brian Jr. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Hospitality Manor and special friends who helped care for our father. A visitation will be held at the Proko Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 2 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. Interment will be held privately.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th Street Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Freds Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com