Joe “Butch” Rasperger, 62, of Independence, MO passed away May 2, 2009. A memorial service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Blue Ridge Blvd. Christian Church, 3625 Blue Ridge Blvd, Independence, MO 64052. Butch was born June 21, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph T. and Kay (McBride) Rasperger. He was preceded in death by his mother; and one sister, Bonnie Williams. Butch is survived by one son, Brian Rasperger; one daughter, Shelly Meierarend; one grandson, Ayden Meierarend; father, Joe Rasperger; two sisters, Sandra Adkinson and Barbara Hoffman; and many nieces and nephews.