Amy L. Lauer, 89, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 1:28 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her residence in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on March 18, 1937, to Harold M. and Jessie M. (Taylor) Nelson in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Amy was a 1955 graduate of Manuel High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She married Samuel J. Butterbaugh in 1957, he passed away in 1973. She then married Harry Lutkenhaus in 1978, he passed away in 1980. She then married Larry Lauer in 1985, he passed away in 2007. Amy was a member of Richvalley Church in Wabash, Indiana. Amy's work over the years was comprised of secretarial work for numerous attorney's offices, along with the Wabash County Courthouse and also the Wabash Christian Church.

Amy is survived by two sons, Andrew Butterbaugh of Wabash, Indiana, and Joe (Caroline) Butterbaugh of Roann, Indiana; one stepson, Michael (Jean Ann) Lauer of North Manchester, Indiana; three daughters, Amanda (Michael) Mulheren of Red Bank, New Jersey, Casey (David) Sausaman of Wabash, Indiana, and Toni (Michael) Young of Punta Gorda, Florida; one step daughter, Deborah Tait of Roann, Indiana; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rick Nelson of Carmel, Indiana, Stephen Nelson of Indianapolis, Indiana. She is preceded in death by her parents and one son, Peter Butterbaugh. 

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Pastor Jack Suits officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

Visitation for friends and family will be two hours prior to the service on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to FISH of Wabash, 123 W. Canal St., Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with the final arrangements for Amy Lauer.