Emil Luedecke, age 72, of Zephyr, died Monday, May 25, 2020 after a long and fierce battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his brother, Jimmie Luedecke and sister-in-law Margaret Luedecke of Zephyr. He also leaves behind the endless number of lives that he touched; the many who called him friend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Border Collie Association, PO Box 535, Pine Mountain, Georgia, 31822.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday June 28, 2020 in the Family Life Center of the Austin Avenue Church of Christ.  Refreshments will follow provided by the Zephyr Community Historical Association.

Condolences, memories and tributes can be offered to the family online at heartlandfuneralhome.net