Dan L.Butler, age 55, of Rolling Prairie passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend.
He was born in LaPorte, Indiana on July 14, 1957 to Carney and Donna (Newland) Butler, Sr.
Surviving are his daughters, Paige Butler of LaPorte and Kristen Merrill of New Carlisle; his son, Kyle Merrill of LaPorte; his mother, Donna Butler of Rolling Prairie; sisters, Patty (Tim) Swanson of LaPorte, Phyllis (John) Benson of Rolling Prairie, brother, Carney (Sandy) Butler, Jr. of LaPore, and sister, Sherry (Bob) Younggreen of LaCrosse; grandfather, Eugene Newland of Rolling Prairie; 6 grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and grandmother, Sophia Newland.
Dan was the President and Union Organizer of the Indiana Carpenters Union Local 1485. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles and especially riding his Harley. Dan also enjoyed spending time with his children.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 6 pm on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Rev. Curtis Southwood officiating. A time of visitation will be held prior to the service from 2-6 pm on Friday.
Memorial Contributions for the family may be directed to Donna Butler in care of Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center at 2900 Monroe St., LaPorte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.