Byron "Butch" Brankle, 82, of Van Buren, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his family by his side.

Butch was born on August 24, 1943, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Wm. E. Brankle and Blanche (Penrod) Brankle. He married the love of his life, Lynda Butler, on September 4, 1965, in VanBuren, and she survives.

Butch was a 1961 graduate of Van Buren High School and went on to attend International Business College in Fort Wayne. He was a devoted member of the Van Buren United Methodist Church, now the Van Buren Church of the Vine and remained active in his community throughout his life.

He worked at American Pad & Paper for over 20 years and later spent 10 years with Eastbrook Community Schools as a bus driver.  He was also a proud member of the Van Buren Lions Club for over 40 years, where he dedicated his time to serving others. Butch will be remembered for his steady presence, his strong work ethic, and his deep love for his family, church, and community.

Butch is survived by his wife, Lynda; his children, Stephen (Amy) Brankle of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Paul (Susan) Brankle of Westfield, Indiana, grandson, Caleb (Lauren) Brankle of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; granddaughter, Beth (Adam) Holt of Owasso, Oklahoma; and his great-grandchildren, Lane, Finley, and Addison.

He is also survived by his brothers, William "Fred" Brankle of Marion, and Myron Brankle of Van Buren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Donald "Bud" Brankle, sisters-in-law, Janet Brankle, Bernadine "Bobbie" Brankle, and Paula Brankle.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Heritage Pointe Applegate Chapel, located at 801 N. Huntington Ave. Warren, IN.

A service to celebrate Butch's life will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Pointe Applegate Chapel, with viewing held one hour before the service. Pastor Brad Hensley will officiate and burial will follow services in the Van Buren Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rock Steady Boxing of Warren, 801 Huntington Ave. Warren, IN. 46792.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren, Indiana.