Dallas Gene Butcher

Dallas Gene Butcher, 93, of Delphi, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center. Dallas was born on June 3, 1933, in Celina, Ohio to the late Gale and Wilma (Alt) Butcher. On June 28, 1958, Dallas married the love of his life, Marie (Reich), and she passed away in 2023. Together they were blessed with almost 65 years of a happy marriage.

Dallas graduated Rockford High School in Ohio, and then attended Capital University for one year before graduating from Purdue University with a chemical engineering degree. Dallas worked for Allied Chemical, Stauffer Chemical and Murphy’s Oil Soap as a plant manager in Ohio. In his free time, Dallas enjoyed sailing on the Great Lakes with his wife and children, and was a fan of all sports, especially Purdue football and basketball.

Dallas and Marie moved to Fernandina Beach, Florida when they retired. Dallas joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary and became a member of the Knights of Columbus. His most cherished time during retirement was time spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Dallas is survived by his children; Barbara (Mark) Remington, Roderick (Cathryn) Butcher; brother, Jim Butcher; 9 grandchildren, Amanda, Dallas, Grace, Mary, Rose, Daniel, Tommy, Nate, and Jimmy; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Dallas was preceded in death by his siblings; Jack, Debbie and Cheryl.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Dallas will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 11:00 am, located at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 207 N. Washington St. Delphi, with Father Chris Miller the Celebrant. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 10:00am. A rosary will be offered at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Delphi.

Memorial Contributions honoring the life of Dallas may be made out to Knights of Columbus, Charles Carroll Council #1977, 207 N. Washington Street, Delphi, Indiana, 46923. Envelopes will be provided at the church.

Shirey Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolences may be made online at www.shireyfh.com