Ross William Butterbrodt, age 49, of Clarence, Iowa, died at University Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City ,on September 10, 2010. Ross was born August 21, 1961, to Robert and Elaine (Moeller) Butterbrodt. His siblings are Craig, Steve, Glenn, Lon, and Amy. Ross married Lynn Hunwardsen, daughter of Robert and Phyliss Hunwardsen, on December 10, 1983. Ross and Lynn were blessed with three children, Devin, Randy, and Mariah. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at St. John's United Church Of Christ in Clarence, Iowa, with Reverend David Mears officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to director@chapmanfh.com. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Ross graduated from Tipton High School and Muscatine Community College. Most recently, he held a sales position with Kent Feeds, Inc. He was passionate about his career. Ross was assistant chief for the Clarence Volunteer Fire Department, serving on the department for 24 years. He was a member of St. John's UCC and board member of Clarence Ambulance Association. He enjoyed visiting, fishing, tinkering, mowing, Nascar, and especially loved working with Devin and Randy building hot rods. Mariah was the twinkle in his eyes, and his dog, Chassis, put a smile on his face. Ross' life was a miracle, framed with two extraordinary cancer experiences. He lived with fullness and gratitude in the time he was given. In life-changing ways, Ross' endurance impacted his family, friends, community, health care professionals, and strangers. He will be deeply missed and remembered with affection. Ross is survived by his wife and children, parents, siblings and their families, grandmother Velma Butterbrodt, a host of extended family, and many friends. Ross was preceded in death by grandparents Elmer and Dorothy Moeller, and William Butterbrodt.