Michael E Butler, 56, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born in Fort Wayne to the late Ivan Frederick Butler and Ann (Peterson) Erpelding. Michael was a talented contractor and made it his life's work. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Michael enjoyed drawing and playing golf and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Surviving are his siblings, Michelle Butler, Matt Erpelding, Debra Ann Craig and Ben Butler; son, Chad (Mary) Butler; daughters, Lindsey (Spain) Cosby, Chelsea Butler, and Sierra Butler; five grandchildren. Celebration of life gathering will be Friday, February 5, 2021 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home.