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NORTH MANCHESTER – Myrtus Merritt “Butch” Dierks, 81, North Manchester, died Feb. 24, 2024, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City.
He was born in Warsaw on May 1, 1942, to Arnold W. and Snowden Joan Custer Dierks.
Butch served his country in the United State Army. He was honorably discharged and married Marcia J. Lenwell on Oct. 11, 1964.
Family and friends may call Friday, March 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor Paul Rupert officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Milford Cemetery in Milford.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Myrtus “Butch” Dierks, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 286, 215 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962; or American Legion Post 258, 104 N. First St., Pierceton, IN 46562.
The family of Butch Dierks has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.
