Russell W. Butler, 85, of LaPorte and Porter, IN, died at 6:04 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009, at LaPorte Hospital.
He was born April 7, 1924, in Mount Sterling, IL, to John and Lila (Icenogle) Butler.
Mr. Butler was a truck driver for Roger’s Cartage, retiring in 1988 after 30 years of service. Russell honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and was a past member of the VFW, Porter, IN. He enjoyed reading and visiting the local truck stops in Porter, where he knew he could enjoy his meals in the company of friends. Russell was a loving father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
On Sept. 9, 1955, in Chicago, he married Violet P. (Mionske) Butler, who preceded him in death in 2006.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and four brothers.
Surviving are one son, John (Lorie) Butler of Chesterton, IN; one daughter, Brenda (Robert) Schmidkunz of LaPorte; two grandchildren, Anthony Butler and Damon Bougher; and two great-grandchildren.
There will be no services. Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
