Butch Ernest Cureton

Steven (Butch) Ernest Cureton, 73 of Casper, WY passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at his home.

Butch was born in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Jess and Mary Cureton on February 29, 1952. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1970. During his youth, he was a talented baseball player, known for his side-arm fastball pitching and home-run hitting. After high school he received a notice and invitation to try out for the St. Louis Cardinals AAA baseball team, but after suffering a head injury in a car accident, was unable to attend the Cardinal tryouts.

Butch worked many years in the oilfield around Wyoming and as a crane operator at Pacific Steel & Recycling until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and watching Denver Nuggets basketball. He loved collecting Dodge Power Wagon trucks, or any old car he would find, and spent many hours ‘tinkering’ on his vehicles. Butch also had a passion for motorcycles and during the summer months, he could be seen driving around town on his Harley Davidson. He was an animal lover and a constant companion to his dogs over the years, Clementine, Lady, Ozzie, Harriet, and Zorro, to name a few. Later in life, he picked up the hobby of woodworking and crafted intricate hand carved walking sticks that had to be perfect before he was satisfied with the outcome.

Butch was very much a “man’s man” with his interests in cars, sports, hunting, and motorcycles and yet he was gentle and kind. He was a quiet and thoughtful man who never met a stranger, often referring to his acquaintances as “Bud”. He had a way of attracting other people, wherever he went. He had a big heart and anyone who knew him loved and respected him deeply. He was a devoted son, a dedicated loving father and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his son Elijah Cureton and granddaughters Taitum, Reese and Sloane of Bozeman, MT, daughter Danielle (Shane) Ingram and grandchildren Oliver and Madison of Cheyenne, WY, former wife and friend Chris Stuemke, siblings Cathy Hutchison, Lona (Dan) Cantine, Robert Cureton and Chuck (Mona) Cureton, nine nieces and nephews and at last count, eleven great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Mary Cureton and brother-in-law Thomas Hutchison.

The family would like to thank the medical community in Casper for embracing and caring for Butch throughout the years. A Memorial Service will be held at Bustards Funeral Home on May 18th at 11a.m., with Pastor Tim Adams officiating. A reception will follow. Cremation has taken place.