Kenneth Eugene Buttgen Sr., 95, Life Care Center, LaGrange, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, Apache Junction, Ariz., Ligonier and Kendallville, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at Life Care Center, LaGrange.

Ken was born Feb. 3, 1927.

On Dec. 17, 1948, he married Nari Chirpas; she preceded him in death.

He is survived by two sons, Robert (Julia) Buttgen, Kendallville and Joe (Darlene) Buttgen, Jonesboro, Ark.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Yeager Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.