Roger K. Butler

Roger K. Butler, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born November 14, 1942 in Fort Wayne to the late Walter M. Butler and Helen (Ries) Zimmerman. He was a graduate of Central High School and worked for 35 years for the U. S. Postal Service, retiring in 2000. He was an avid race fan and for 8 years, he loved being the flagman at Baer Field Raceway. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Martha J. (Gray) Butler of Fort Wayne; children, Bryan (Tera) Butler, Marc (Beth) Butler, and Lisa Oberkiser, all of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers, David Butler and John Butler; and sisters, Deb Andrews and Sandy Chapman. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Butler; and stepson, James Graves. Funeral service will be Friday, October 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 with visitation 1 hour prior. Visitation will also be on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Preferred memorials in Roger’s memory may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and VFW 10006. To leave condolences for the Butler family, visit www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com.