William “Baffer” Kasun passed away peacefully on June 27,2022 William was born in Butte on November 14th 1942 to Joseph “Ole” and Elizabeth “Lee” Kasun. He attended Holy Savior parochial school and graduated from Butte High School. After high school graduation he joined the military and was given a medical discharge during his service time. He was a multi-faceted athlete where he excelled in track and won the state cross country race while in high school. He played semi professional baseball for the Butte Copper Kings for a number of years and was also a member of the McQueen Athletic club where he was one of the best softball players to ever play the game in Butte. He participated in many bowling leagues throughout the years and played golf at his leisure. William worked as a miner for the Anaconda Company and then as a laborer on many highway construction projects throughout the state and on the Great Falls missile sites until his retirement. He was a member of the Butte Laborers Union. After his retirement, William was affected by a number of health issues and his sister Liz became his primary caregiver until the time of his death.
William was preceded in death by his parents Joseph “Ole” and Elizabeth “Lee” Kasun and brother Joseph “Chooks” Kasun wife Jean Kasun and most recently his niece Rockstar Sonya Battermann and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins. He is survived by brother Robert “Bones” Kasun (Reek) of Post Falls, Idaho sister Elizabeth “Sissy” Spolar (Gene) Joshua, Jennifer, Rachael Battermann (Tom) Michelle Kasun (Gene) Luke Kasun (Amanda)Krissy Kasun Lovshin (Josh) of Butte J.P. Kasun (Wendy)Stanley Kasun, Companion Maria Lathrop along with many other family members. We will miss him but are great full for the memories, the time we shared and the knowledge that he’s at peace and always did it his way. R.I.P Brother.
As per Bill’s request, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Bill may be made to the Salvation Army or the Butte Food Bank.
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Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Bill and his family.
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Ferks says
“The Great One”…was a privilege to play in the outfield with this kid.He did things with his bat,glove and arm that was remarkable to see. RIP Baff
Julie Henrich says
My thoughts & prayers are with you in the passing of your beloved Bill. I always enjoyed seeing & visiting with him at Mass at Holy Spirit Church. My sympathy to you all~
Janice K Muniz says
My Thoughts, love & prayers to Sissy and all the Kasun & Battermann family. Bill was such a neat guy and a wonderful athlete. May his memories hold dear in your hearts (((HUGS))) Rest in peace
Janice Muniz
Frank Spear says
Many fond memories of Bill. Horseshoes at the McQueen Club, Basketball at the hoop in front of the Kasun house and Softball with the McQueen Club. He was one of the best as a person and player.
My thoughts and prayers to Bill and his family.
Frank Spear
Cathy Frey says
Dear Sis, We are so sorry for your loss of your dear brother Baffer. We hope you feel comfort in knowing what a devoted caregiver you were for him. Baffer’s suffering has ended, God love him! So hard to see someone you love go through a journey as he did before he passed. Sis, we are sorry that you have suffered so much loss throughout the years. Please know you are in our prayers dear lady. Take care. Cathy (Starcevich) and Ernie Frey