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Jerry Butler Obituary

JERRY J. BUTLER, 70, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, July 21, 2006 at Parkview Hospital. He was born in Wabash, and was employed with Wabash, Inc., for 13 years and owner of Perry Co. Foods for 13 years and owner of Total Performance for 15 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Trudy Bulter of Fort Wayne; sons, Jay, Rod (Jennifer) and Benjamin Bulter; mother, Maxine Butler; brothers, Jon and Jeff (Dianna) Butler; sisters, Judy (Stan) Briner, Jennifer Butler, Joyce (Don) Miner and Jocelyn Butler. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Butler; and brother, Larry Butler. A celebration of his life is from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Rd. In lieu of flowers donations to Allen County Heart Association.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2006.

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Steve Loshe

August 8, 2006

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We have known him over ten years now. He will surely be missed by us. We always looked forward to seeing him and talking about things going on in the world. Usually about IU basketball in the fall.

Steve and Teresa Loshe, Courtesy Motors.

Larry Stanfield

August 3, 2006

Trudy,

I just learned of Jerry's passing and wish to extend my condolences. Of all the people I've done business with, he was indeed "one of the good guys".

Kevin Walls

August 2, 2006

Jerry will be verry missed by all hwo knew him I am very sorry to lern of his passing.

Whitley County Sheriffs Department

August 2, 2006

We just learned today of Jerrys death. Totally shocked. He was a friend to this Department. Kind, gentle and polite. He will be missed

Janet Warnock

July 24, 2006

Trudy,

We have kept track of your family over the years thru your Mother. We always remember our son Jeff, Brett Maggart and Jay playing ball together. Jeff's son married Jennie Bever. May it help to know you are in our prayers during this very difficult time.

Jerry and Janet Warnock

Brad Carpenter

July 24, 2006

Mrs. Butler, Jay, Rod and Ben,

It's been many years since I've seen you, but I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear of Mr. Butlers' passing. Your family has been an important part of my childhood years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Brad Carpenter

Irv & Connie Barcus

July 23, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bryan and Angie Barcus

July 23, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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