Artist: Douglas W. Butzke
Location: Cafeteria supporting column
Size: 31"W x 64"H
About this mural: Comments from Ryan Butzke, Douglas Butzke’s son:
Why his dad chose industrial arts for his subject: "He chose industrial arts because he was into carpentry a lot in life. He was a also a boilermaker , a welder, and a maintenance mechanic at US steel for 30 years until he retired in 2002."
Did his dad continue to paint after high school: "Nothing serious for art but, yes, he painted a few pictures and liked to draw and was good at it and created wood carvings . He was so proud of his painting in the cafeteria!" – Interview by Mary Carlson McDermid – September 2018
In Doug’s words from his 50th reunion memory book: “I enjoyed the new school, small classes with many classes in art and music to get involved in. Most of all the long hours spent riding the bus!!!” [Editor’s note: Doug traveled from Forest Center, MN to attend school. Doug Butzke passed away in December, 2017.]
Additional information: If you can provide additional information about this mural, please email us at murals@wksalumni.com.
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