Emil "Butch" Ludolph

Emil "Butch" Ludolph, age 70, of Westphalia, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at his home. Butch was born on May 2, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas, the youngest of four children born to Emil and Gertrude (Bouse) Ludolph. Butch was a lifelong resident of Westphalia, graduating from Westphalia High School in 1962. He was united in marriage to Esther Hamilton on May 2, 1964 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Westphalia, Kansas. This union was blessed with four sons. Butch was owner/operator of Ludolph Truck Line from 1969 to 1996. He was then the manager of the Westphalia Co-op from 1996 to 2007. Following his retirement Butch was able to golf, fish and hunt as his time would allow. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the Lions Club, all of Westphalia. Butch served on the board for the Garnett Country Club. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. Butch enjoyed any sporting event that involved his grandchildren, he was also an avid KU and Royals fan. He will be missed by his monthly card club. Butch was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Virginia Schwermann; daughter-in-law Caroline Ludolph; and brother-in-law, Bill Fry. He is survived by his wife, Esther Ludolph, of the home; sons, Alton Ludolph and wife Brenda of Westphalia; Chad Ludolph and wife Brenda of LeRoy, Kansas; Wes Ludolph and wife Lindsey of Peck, Kansas; Kenton Ludolph and wife Pamela of Westphalia; ten grandchildren; sister, Rose Fry of Westphalia; brother, Richard Ludolph and wife Pat of Topeka, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015, at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Westphalia. Burial will follow in the St. Teresa Cemetery in Westphalia. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at the church, with visitation following. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Teresa Church or to the Butch Ludolph Memorial to fund a project at the Garnett golf course and may be left in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com