Schenevus - Nicole J. Butzke, 25, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 2, 2016.


She was born on March 28, 1991 in Cooperstown, the daughter of William and Kimberly (Wawrzynek) Butzke.


Nicole was an assistant manager at Enterprise Holdings in Buffalo, NY where she has resided for the past 6 years.


She graduated from Schenevus Central School in 2009 and received her bachelor's degree in sports medicine from Canisius College in 2013.


In her younger days she was a member of the Schenevus "Go-Getters" 4H Club, Schenevus Elk Creek Dairy Explorers 4-H Club.

Nicole enjoyed playing sports; especially soccer, basketball and track. Most recently, she enjoyed playing intramural soccer in the Buffalo area.


Nicole is survived by her parents, William and Kimberly Butzke of Schenevus; her brother, William Butzke Jr. and his wife Hanna of Schenevus; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Sandra Wawrzynek of Darien Center, NY; her paternal grandparents, Herbert and Gretel Butzke of Schenevus; her 3 uncles, John Butzke and his companion Marjorie Garden of Schenectady, Scott Wawrzynek and his wife Angela of Pendelton, NY, Robert Wawrzynek and wife Melissa of Hot Springs, AR; her aunt, Kellie Smith and her husband Anthony of East Amherst, and her cousins Zachary and Madison Wawrzynek, Anthony Jr. and Daniel Smith, and Jeremy and Jacob Wawrzynek.

Calling hours will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, and again from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday November 12 at the Heller & Skinner Funeral Home, 155 Main St, Worcester, NY.

A funeral mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Church, 201 Main Street in Worcester with the Rev. Ronald Green, MM as celebrant.


Burial will follow in the Schenevus Cemetery

Memorial contributions may be made in loving memory of Nicole to the Susquehanna Animal Shelter, 4841 NY-28, Cooperstown, NY 13326.


Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hellerskinnerfh.com.