Rose E. Butt, age 92 of Markle, Indiana and formerly of Batesville, died September 23, 2019 at the Ossian Health Community in Ossian, Indiana. Born November 18, 1926 in Harrison, Ohio, she is the daughter of Ruth (Nee: Lyness) and Clem White. She married Carl Butt July 14, 1945 in Harrison and he preceded her in death on July 26, 2015.
A homemaker for much of her life, Rose was an avid I.U. basketball fan and kept abreast of local, national and world politics. She is survived by her daughters Carla Lindemann of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Carol (Mike) Leeth of Markle, Indiana; sons David Butt, Alan (Jo Ann) Butt, both of Batesville; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by sister Carolyn Gabbard and brother Eugene White.
Visitation will be Friday, September 27th, from Noon until 2 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery in Batesville with Rev. Charles Flory officiating. The family requests memorials to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.