Robert L. Butler

American mayor

Robert L. Butler (January 23, 1927 – April 22, 2019) was an American politician. He served as the Mayor of Marion, Illinois from May 1963 until he resigned on January 31, 2018 for health reasons. At the time of his resignation, he was the second longest serving mayor in the United States.[1] He was a member of the Republican Party.[2]

Butler was born in Marion.[2] He studied law at the University of Illinois. He died on April 22, 2019, at the age of 92.[3]

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  1. Brewster, Nefeteria (January 22, 2017). "90 facts about Marion Mayor Bob Butler on his 90th birthday". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Halstead, Marilyn (December 1, 2017). "Marion Mayor Bob Butler says he will retire Jan. 31". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  3. Kee, Holly; Homan, John (April 22, 2019). "Robert L. Butler, 1927-2019: Iconic mayor dies Monday at age 92". The Daily Register. Retrieved April 23, 2019.