Rhett R Butler

Rhett R. Butler, 35, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020.

He was born on April 18, 1985, in Decatur, Indiana to Jeffery Butler and Carrie (Crabtree) Atkinson. Rhett was united in marriage to Amber Mertes on May 12, 2012, and she survives.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1311 in Decatur and the NWTF

Rhett loved his 16-month-old daughter Luella very much. Luella and Rhett enjoyed feeding their animals together. He recently purchased her a little 4-wheeler, and they enjoyed riding together. He also enjoyed riding 4 wheelers with his friends and family. Rhett loved farming, and caring for his livestock. Rhett and Amber faithfully took care of his grandfather Joe Butler for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Amber Butler of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Luella Butler at home; mother, Carrie (Jeff) Atkinson of Berne, Indiana; father, Jeffery (Carolyn) Butler of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Tyler (Joy) Butler of Memphis, Tennessee; sister, Samantha (Tim) Koch of Howe, Indiana; sister, Teah (Anthany Stevens) Kuhn of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Patrick Butler of Memphis, Tennessee; sister, Brittaney (Tre) Steffen of Lafayette, Indiana; brother, Austin Butler of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Tiffany Butler of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Justin Butler of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Lindsay Butler of Decatur, Indiana; paternal grandfather, Joe Butler of Decatur, Indiana; maternal grandmother, Sylvia (Ken) Schaeffer of Howe, Indiana; Amber’s parents, Ken & Tammy Mertes of Decatur, Indiana; sister-in-law, Sarah (Joe) Tumbleson of Decatur, Indiana; and three nieces and two nephews.

Rhett was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Judy Butler; and maternal grandfather, Robert Crabtree.

Friends will be received from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 -8:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Life Celebrant Molly Farthing officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.

Preferred memorials can be given to Luella’s education fund- checks payable to Amber Butler.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana