Herman Bernardus Buts
January 30, 1955 ~ January 20, 2018
Resided in:
Fremont, California
Herman Bernardus Buts passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2018 at Washington Hospital in Fremont, CA. He was born on January 30, 1955 to Johanna Hendrika and Johannes Bernardus Buts in Amsterdam, Holland. In 1957 his family moved to California and he grew up in San Jose, involved in the family business, Buts’ Bakery located in Milpitas. Herman was a 1973 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School after being an active member of FFA (Future Farmers of America). Pursuing his love of animals, he purchased his horse and began training dogs.
Herman enjoyed most, spending time with his nieces and nephews. He also had a love for nature, ingrained at a young age through camping trips with the family. He enjoyed creating, traveling and just sitting peacefully in his beautiful garden in Niles. If a problem arose with a piece of equipment, etc. he had an amazing ability to ‘MacGuyver’ just about anything.
After a debilitating back injury, he became involved as a caregiver for a child with special needs and then gave caregiving support for his mom in recent years.
Herman will sadly be missed by his mother, Johanna; sisters, Joyce Campbell and Els Buts-Ritchey; brother, Robert and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is predeceased by his father, John; sister, Maria; and brother, Roy.
A Celebration of Life will take place in early summer. Memorial donations in memory of Herman can be made to the Ohlone Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 37175 Hickory St., Newark, CA 94560
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I was very sad to hear of Herman’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Buts family.
I was saddened to hear of Herman’s passing. He was so unique in so many ways. He will be missed by many. My condolences to Herman’s family.
Thinking of you and yours at this time, Els…….<3
Herman was a dear, kind person and we were blessed to have him. It is a painful loss for his family and friends. My love and condolances to all. You are in my prayers.
He will be missed very much.
So sorry to hear of Herman’s passing. My condolences to Herman’s family and many friends. Rest in Peace ‘ole friend!
Words can’t explain how painful this must be. Joanna, Joyce, Els, Robbie. I love you all so much. I’m so sorry for yet another loss. God Bless.
My sincere condolences to Herman’s loved ones at this sad and difficult time. Herman was a good man who will be sorely missed.
Herman was a good friend to MANY of us class of 1973 Lincoln high school graduates.
He was a calm and collected, warm and intelligent person. He will be missed.
I was saddened to hear of Herman’s passing. My condolences to Els and the rest of Herman’s family.
Our condolences to the Buts family. Herman was a great person and fellow classmate. May he Rest In Peace.
Our prayers go out to the entire But’s family
What a great picture, It is just the way I remember him. I wish I could just reach out and hug him! I have many fond memories, we had some good times! Even though he is gone he is with his family he has missed for so long. He has friends there too, I am sure Bill and Bob are happy to see him and laughing about old times. I am sad for his passing but know he will be waiting for us, what a nice thought.
I will look forward to celebrating his life, he made mine brighter!
Sad news indeed. Remembered well from days at Lincoln
The class of ’73 is so terribly saddened by the passing of our classmate, Herman. He was such a kind and cheerful soul. This is a great loss and my heart goes out to his family.
Deepest condolences to the Buts Family. I have known Herman since 7th grade and will miss him. He was always a bigger than life person, and had a great sense of humor.
Rest in Peace,Herman.
The Buts family will always hold a very special place in the hearts of Sunnyhills families inn Milpitas! We grew up with so man confections for our families whether cookies for classrooms or birthday cakes for our birthdays to wedding cakes for those who grew up loving Buts bakery! We shall always remember the goodness Buts bakery and Buts family! On behalf of the entire Sunnyhills families we offer our sincere condolences.
I heard the news today, I’m so saddened by Herman’s death and want to express my deepest condolences to a very loving family.So many sweet times. May Herman rest in peace.