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

Emil has been described as kind, quiet, soft-spoken, unassuming, independent, hardworking and loyal. Most importantly, he was described as a child of God. The world was a better place for Emil being in it.

In 1990, Emil developed an interest in raising and training his dogs for competition.

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.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 4:00 until 6:00 at Heartland Funeral and Cremation Service.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2020 in the Zephyr Cemetery with J. Tom Washburn officiating.

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