Phillip M. Butler, 79, formerly of Milford, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Fort Wayne.

He was born April 6, 1945. His wife, Linda Jo (Schenk) Butler, of Topeka, whom he married June 26, 1966, survives.

He also is survived by his children, Brian (Liz) Butler, Kendallville, Scott Butler, Topeka, Catherine Butler, Youghal, Ireland, and Michael (Beccah) Butler, Elkhart; seven grandchildren; sister, Ruth (Terry) Mendenhall, Kendallville; and brothers, Carlus Butler, Garrett, and Bruce Butler, Syracuse.

Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is handling arrangements.