Clyde Dennis Butcher "Butch"
Aug. 4, 1941 - Sept. 6, 2021
DYER - Clyde Dennis Butcher "Butch" age 80, of Dyer, IN, unexpectantly passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, with his family at his side.
Clyde was born August 4, 1941 in Chicago, IL and is preceded in death by his wife, Jeannie Butcher.
Clyde retired from the Calumet City Police Department after 25 1/2 years on the force. He then joined the US Marshalls before completely retiring.
He loved to draw cartoon characters, birds and sketches of decks, garages, basements that he would then build. Some of his favorite pastimes were to walk through Menards, Lowes or Home Depot and the flea market. He loved animals and he never went to bed before drinking two Miller Lites. Clyde spent every day working in his yard and rearranging furniture, pictures and all his beloved knick-knacks around his house. Clyde was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Clyde is the loving father to his two daughters: Amy Jo Diederich (Gary) of Munster and Maureen Chavez-Reda (Randy) of St. John; son, Dave Lenzen (Mary) of Griffith, IN; step-daughters: Debbie Grant and Dawn Miotke; he cherished his grandchildren: Kevin Diederich, Cassara Diederich, Zachary Butcher, Dominick Reda, Lindsey Reda, Kirsten Chavez, Marisa Chavez, Ashlyn Kazen, Damien Lenzen, McKenzie Miller, Erik Grant, Robert Grant and Jarrett Wilkins. And a caring uncle to several nieces and nephews.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents: Elizabeth and Casson Butcher; brothers: Casson, Ronnie and Jerry Butcher; dogs: Sam and Shadow.
The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at CHAPEL LAWN, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. Words of comfort will be at 8:30 p.m.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local Humane Society or American Lung Society. Memories and photos may be shared at https://www.mem.com/memorysharing.
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Jim Konvalinka
September 11, 2021
My condolences to Butchs family. I worked with Butch for years and we all knew we had a great back up when needed. I will always remember his world famous certain traffic stops over the radio to the station ! I know us older guys can remember.
God Bless Butch and his family.
Jim Konvalinka
St. John, In.
Dan McDevitt
September 11, 2021
Butch was a great Cop and a great man. It was my privilege and honor to have known and worked with him for many years.
Semper Fi and R.I.P. from an old Corpsman, Brother.
Love, Aunt Patti & Uncle Gary
September 9, 2021
Dearest Amy, Maureen and families,
Rarely does one meet a person about whom only good things can be said. This is true of Denny, one of the irrefutable good guys. The care he gave unconditionally to all he knew with his twinkling eyes and sincere smile. Our hearts are saddened. Death ends a life, but our relationship with Denny is forever.
Love, Aunt Patti & Uncle Gary
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