Duge Butler
A well known and respected Indianapolis attorney, 89, of Indianapolis, departed this life Wednesday, November 15, 2017. He was born January 7, 1928 in Indianapolis to the late Duge and Addie (Hale) Butler, Sr. Duge served his country in the United States Navy and then earned his law degree from Indiana University in 1955. Duge founded the Butler Law Group in 1955 and faithfully served his clients for over 50 years. During his career, he handled many high profile cases. He was former president of the Young Democratic Party and organized a local 'Dollars for Kennedy' campaign in 1961. Duge is survived by his grateful children, Steve Butler, Cindy Disoteo, Becky Merrell, Mark Butler, Jackie Butler, John Butler, Duge Butler, Jr. and Chris Butler; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of dear friends and colleagues. Duge was preceded in death by his wife, Nita Butler and four siblings. A memorial calling will be held on Monday, November 20, 2017 from 5-8 pm with a memorial service beginning at 7:30 pm at Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN. To share a memory, please visit: [more]