A dad-of-two who was due to get married next year died following a collision with a side loader at work.
Ant “Butch” Butcher, 36, was pronounced dead at the premises in Dinnington, South Yorkshire, on Wednesday (12 August).
The former serviceman had been planning to marry his partner Sarah next year and leaves behind their two daughters, Poppy and Charlie.
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South Yorkshire Police said officers were called to reports of an injured man at premises on Todwick Road at around 11am.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter, as reported by Need To Know.
A force spokesperson said: “It is reported the man was injured in a collision with a side loader.
“Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man, who was in his 30s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and other driving offences.
“He has since been bailed.
“The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and we are working alongside HSE as our enquiries remain ongoing.”
No charges have been announced.
A GoFundMe set up by members of the Royal British Legion Riders Branch has since raised more than £7,600 for Ant’s devastated family.
The appeal described him as a loyal, kind and generous man who made a “magnificent impact” despite joining the group less than a year before his death.
Its organiser wrote: “Ant joined the Royal British Legion Riders Branch barely 12 months ago and in that short time made such a magnificent impact on us all.
“His loyalty, his kindness, his generosity and his unwavering support of the RBL as a whole was just outstanding.
“Ant leaves behind his beautiful partner Sarah, who he was planning on marrying next year, and their two adorable girls Poppy and Charlie.”
The group said the money would help support Sarah and the couple’s children in the weeks following Ant’s death.
Tributes have also poured in from rugby clubs and historical re-enactment groups he had been involved with.
Dinnington Rugby Union Football Club remembered its former player as honest, straight-talking and always willing to lend a hand.
The club said: “That was Butch. Honest, straight-talking and completely himself.
“But alongside that was a man with a great sense of humour and someone who would put his hand up to help with just about anything.
“He didn’t stand at the back waiting for somebody else to do it.
“He led from the front, got stuck in and never took a backward step.”
Maltby Rugby Union Football Club said Ant had become part of its “rugby family” and was someone his teammates could always rely on.
Its tribute read: “That’s the thing about losing someone like Ant.
“It isn’t just the big memories that hurt.
“It’s knowing there won’t be another conversation, another laugh, another training session, another Saturday together.”
The club added: “We’ll remember him as family.”
Ant was also a Viking history re-enactor known as “Ulf” among members of the Wirral Vikings.
The group described him as a “kind, considerate, dedicated re-enactor” who enjoyed displaying his handmade bows and arrows at events.
It said Ant had served repeated tours in Afghanistan and was a firm voice for veterans’ rights.
Its tribute added: “Nothing was ever too much and he was always there for anyone who needed help.”
The fundraiser has received more than 170 donations towards its £9,000 target.
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