ODIN — Lawrence W. “Butch” Miller, 65, died Feb. 21, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1956, in Hoisington, Kan., the son of Lawrence  J. “Brownie” and Marie (Lang) Miller. Butch graduated from Claflin High School in 1974. 

On April 24, 1982, he married Vicki Folk at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin.

Butch was born and raised on the family farm near Dubuque and continued to farm and raise cattle there. He also worked for Jack Schlessiger, Brent Beran, and Schreiber Angus Farms. 

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2630.  

Butch was a cowboy who loved westerns and rodeoing. He helped to build the arena in Odin along with Bones Prosser. He also loved dancing, especially swing dancing and led many grand marches. He was a sports enthusiast and cheered for the Royals and the Chiefs. He especially loved watching his kids compete. He never missed a game and even coached their basketball teams at Claflin High School.  

He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Vicki Miller of the home; daughter, Maggie Kriegh and husband Kyle of Great Bend; son, Luke Miller and fiance Addy of Springfield, Mo.; brother, John Miller and wife Connie of Crown Point, Ind.; sister, June Abbott of Atlanta, Ga.; mother-in-law, Beverly Jewell of Claflin; brother-in-law, Mike Folk and wife Cherie of Carlsbad, N.M.; sister-in-laws, Debbie Oeser of Claflin, Sherry DeWerff and husband Jeff of Ellinwood; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved grandchildren, Kenadee “Pooper” and Abell Kriegh; and of course his loyal dog, Aunt Bea. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Max Folk; and three brothers-in-law, Greg Abbott, Chris Oeser and Mark Folk.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church, with Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, Kan., celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery, Dubuque, Kan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to LADA Paws Rescue or Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. Notices may viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home 

PO Box 146 

Hoisington, KS 67544

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 25, 2022