Walter M. Butler

Walter was a member of American Legion Post 47, Ohio State Gun Traders Association, Midwest Gun Traders Association, and a Life Member of the National Rifle Association. He retired in 1979 as a mailman from the U.S. Post Office after 30 years of service. Surviving are daughters, Sandra (Al) Chapman of Lineville, Ala., and Debra Andrews of Fort Wayne; sons, Roger (Marty) Butler of Fort Wayne, David Butler of Houston, Texas, and John Butler of Columbia City; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and caregiver, Tammy Grunden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie, in 1993; grandson, Jerry Butler; son-in-law, Steve Andrews; one sister; and one brother.

A Memorial Service is being held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home (6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne). Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Burial at Covington Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations in Walter's honor may be directed to National Rifle Association.