Richard "Ed" Ludes, 81, passed away July 9, 2016, at Great Bend Regional Hospital, Great Bend. He was born Aug. 5, 1934, the son of  Bernard Edward & Genevieve (McMullen) Ludes.

He married Patricia Rogg, June 6, 1959 at Russell, he worked for Mutual of Omaha as a Salesman for fifty years.

Since 1961 Ed has been a Great Bend resident. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Life Underwriters and a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church. Ed was an avid swimmer, being a charter member of Town and Country Racquet Club, presently known as Club 1 Fitness, Great Bend.

Survivors include: His wife Patricia Ludes, of the home, two daughters, Aimee Jostrand of Lucas, TX, Jennifer and wife LeAnne Ludes of Omaha, NE; two sisters, Joan Machin and husband Tom of Escondido, CA, Regina Hogan of Placerville, CA; and five grandchildren: Jaden Jostrand, Max Jostrand, Piper Jostrand, Amanda Ludes, and Evan Ludes.

A Funeral Mass will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place. A private family inurnment will be taking place at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorial Fund: Knights of Columbus or Holy Family School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.