Bruce W. Button, 75

Bruce W. Button, 75 years, of Willard, Missouri, and a lifetime resident of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in his residence, with his family at his side. Bruce was born July 3, 1947, in Angola, Indiana, the son of the late Max and Dolores (Lechleidner) Button. He was a 1965 graduate of Hamilton High School. Bruce served his country in the United States Army, until his honorable discharge. Bruce married the love of his life, Phyllis M. Frager on March 4, 1972, in Edgerton, Ohio and they celebrated 50 years of marriage this past March. Bruce was a Maintenance Man and Electrician at Nucor Fasteners in St. Joe, Indiana, retiring on July 3, 2009, Prior to this, he worked at Universal Tool in Butler. In 2017, Bruce and Phyllis moved to Willard, Missouri to be closer to their daughter, Camille. Bruce was a member of Angola Assembly of God Church, Angola, Indiana, as well as a member of the Butler American Legion Post 202. Bruce enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. His true passion was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving is his wife, Phyllis of Willard, Missouri; daughter, Camille (Justin) Kochs, of Willard, Missouri; two grandchildren, Aubrey, and Liam Kochs, of Willard Missouri; one sister, Patricia Dillon of Edon, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Max Button; mother and second father, Dolores, and Amos Randol; and one brother, Stan Button.

Visitation for Bruce W. Button will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Angola Assembly of God Church, 1405 Williams Street, Angola, Indiana and will continue Friday, September 9, 2022, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the church. Funeral services for Bruce will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022, with Pastor Scott Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Cemetery, with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the Butler American Legion Post 202. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 3985 East Church Street, Hamilton, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy to direct memorial contributions to the Angola Assembly of God, 1406 Williams Street, Angola, Indiana 46703 or to the Butler American Legion Post 202, 118 North Broadway Street, Butler, Indiana, 46721.

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