Terence Butler 1967-2020

Terence Thomas “Terry” “Wamego” Butler, 52, Lawrence, died Friday, April 10, 2020, at his home after a sudden illness.

He was born April 21, 1967, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of John Thomas Butler and Margaret Mahkuk. He graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1986 and from Ventura College in California with his associate’s degree.

Mr. Butler served in the Army National Guard. He worked as a customer service representative in Medicare for more than five years.

He was a member of the Native American Church and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

He married Charlene Louise Lewis on Sept. 12, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nev. She survives.

Other survivors include his mother, Margaret Mahkuk, Mayetta; his father, John T. Butler, Cinnaminson, N.J.; a son, Bryce Butler, of the home; two stepdaughters, Pamela Sanchez and Chelsea Lewis, both of Topeka; two stepsons, William Matchie and Brandon Sage, both of Topeka; a sister, Nevika Mahkuk, Tulsa, Okla.; and several stepgrandchildren. He was preceeded in death by a sister, Tracy Mahkuk.

Private graveside services will be held at Mahkuk Cemetery on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements.