Name: Mt Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home
Address: Kansas City, MO

To the Budde family , I was the wife of Roger Glenn  Roger and Edd were friends and on Duffy’s team your Brad was a Baby a BIG BABY 
I HAD A SON BRAD 
HE LOVED ED!
God Bless

Sorry to hear of Ed's passing he was a great guy Mike friedman brother of Gary friedman des moines iowa

So Saddened to hear of the Passing of my friend and fellow Spartan! A close fiend I will forever hold close to My Heart! My Deepest Condolences To His Family! Go Green! RIP!

Max Hasse ‘59 - ‘63

Ed worked for an insurance company that was associated with my father’s auto dealership.  He made personal appearances for us at special times of the year, especially at new car announcement during the fall of the year.  We have a picture of Ed holding our one year old son sitting in the back of a Vega Hatchback in 1974.  .  

After moving to Overland Park I saw Ed from time-to-time  around town.  He was always gracious and willing to engage in conversation.   The years that Ed played were very special, as was he, and many players of the early Kansas City Chiefs.   

RIP Ed.  You’ll always be remembered as a heck of a football player, and a kind and gentle man.  🙏🏻🙏🏻

Brad and nicky

So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing …. You are in our thoughts and prayers.  We visit la to see our daughter in law. Would love to catch up with you guys

I was richly blessed to work with Ed at Coors in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s and was doubly blessed by the wonderful friendship developed with Ed and his awesome bride Carolyn during the 3 years I was in the same office with him in Overland Park.   Great memories abound as I shed tears of sadness and happiness for having the opportunity to be blessed by Ed.

Dear Carol and family, we are saddened to hear of Ed's passing. My mom Nanci remembers Ed(Hahn, first cousin) telling of Ed spending summers on the farm where he had to sleep in-between Ed and Will and help with chores. Probably hoisted a few hay bales and milked a few cows. He was always so welcoming and friendly to us. God bless Nanci Hahn and daughter Robin

Deepest sympathy to Carolyn & family.  I had the pleasure of working with Ed at the Coors Brewing Company Regional Office in Overland Park.  He was always kind, good sense of humor, and always cared about me as a person.  I will never forget him 💗.  
Love,
Sandi Roberts

So enjoyed the 60’s  with the great Ed Buddes family living in our Neighborhood , and his  family attending Grandview schools along with other Chiefs families.  Martin City Elementary enjoyed Tionne, John and  Kyle. Those were the good old days when the Chiefs were family.  Loved reconnecting with Carol for the last year and 1/2. What a joy she is.  Thank you to Ed for being just like the rest of us.  We will be unable to attend the funeral and  Carol understands why. Love to you all. Kisses to John.

I love all the energy. The kindness towards all people. The stories, laughs, and memories will all hold a strong place in my heart. Blessed to know you and your family. ❤️

Dr.Fred Loeb

To the family sorry to hear about my friend Ed. All of you were patients at one time or another because Ed trusted me. I have two great stories about Ed. He called me up one day and asked if I wanted to play in the NFL alumni golf tournament . I said yes and his response was good. You are playing with Len 
 Dawson . What a great memory in my life. My playing partner was Jack Hary TV 5 sports. We became good friends and he did several live news cast from my office treating Chiefs players! The other moment Ed came over to my office .He was very unhappy with Farmers Insurance. He asked me if I new anyone that could help him with his claim for a new wood fence. I called up the head of Farmers insurance property claims Mgr. Who was a patient of mine. Told him I was sending a big guy wearing a small hat over to his office and to pay his claim. When Ed showed up my friend was scared. Ed called me and couldn't believe that the guy paid the full amount with no deductible. That was Ed. Love, Dr.Loeb

So sorry to hear about Ed's passing.💔
I remember Cathy and I babysitting the "Budde kids" for the football games! You all lived right behind us so we would just walk back and forth through the gate that was installed  just for that purpose.              
I also remember parties our Mom, Camille and Dad, Ralph Little hosted at our house. I think the Mason's and other Chiefs players would come too and you all would play card and partake in a few adult beverages! 
Those were fun days!
Unfortunately, we won't be able to come to the visitation.  I would of loved to see you all.  Prayers and hugs to you all. 
Deb Little Gann

Tionne and I were classmates and also neighbors; therefore, I spent a lot of time at the Budde home. It was amazing to see the love between Ed and Carolyn as he would often sing Ringo Starr’s, “You’re Sixteen” to her! The whole family was so close! I remember Tionne rushing in to the bedroom to talk with her Dad about Muhammad Ali! There was so much joy in their home and it was such a welcoming place. Years later when they bought a club on Main Street, the same friendly couple were there to welcome me, just as they had when I was a young kid in the neighborhood. 

And during this year’s Draft, I loved watching Ed and Brad together! What a great time!

I’m so sorry for your loss, especially during this holiday season. I know your family has countless precious memories that will lift you up and keep the spirit of your husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather alive forever. He was such a happy, positive, uplifting person. He will be missed here, but heaven has gained an angel!

Carolyn,
Do sorry to hear about Ed.  Sending love and prayers to you and your family.  Good bless you all.
Love,
Theresa (Mangiaracina) Gephart

It is with great sadness I write of my teammate Ed Budde's passing. However, it is also with great fondness & pride that I write of our time together as KC Chiefs. In 1974 I was a late-round rookie joining a locker room full of Super Bowl champs. among them former first-round pick Ed Budde.  We played the same position & with gracious generosity Ed mentored me transitioning to the pros. Who better to learn from than Ed Budde? The collegiate & NFL Standout made all the difference in my development: he had already played a decade in the league & had that SB ring- I was in awe. Full-circle of life was when his son Brad became my Chiefs teammate, too, years after Ed took me to watch him play football at Rockhurst. I miss those days Bluto & I miss you. Thank you for everything that made a difference.

To the Budde family 
My Dad, Dick Dexter was an early Red Coater for the Chiefs  He worked with Ed at Interstate Securities Corp.  We had a Volkswagen  One day, your dad popped a luggage rack on top of our car  My dad always got such a kick out of that story  The early years of the Chiefs at Municipal were so much fun  Love and prayers as you celebrate your amazing father .  Blessings to you all
On behalf of the Dexter family 
Ed, Patrick, Marjie and Mary Dexter 
(Chiefs since 1963)

OBITUARY

Edward L. Budde

2 November, 1940 – 19 December, 2023

Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home & Mount Moriah Cemetery South

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