He was a 101st and 82nd Airborne Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. Butch, as he was known, was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran (Soest) Church and was also a member of the UAW and American Legion Posts 241 and 296. He retired from BF Goodrich after over 40 years of service. He was a black belt in karate and loved to fish and hunt.
Surviving are his wife, Karen (nee-Wiedman); sons, Korry (Victoria), and Devin; a brother, Walter; sisters, Jacquelynn (Bill) Ortner, and Gwen Hackbirth; grandsons, Josh, Ethan, and Drake; other relatives and dear friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home (6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne), with a viewing one hour before the service. Viewing will also be on Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com
The burial, following the funeral service, will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens at 5365 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne.
Memorial donations in Butch's honor may be made to the family.