Dr. John Creighton (Bud) Kall died of natural causes early on Thursday, November 18, 2010.
Born in Butte on June 15, 1933 to John Joseph and Anna (Seman) Kall, he later moved to Helena in 1935 when his father became the golf professional at the Helena Town & Country Club.
Bud attended St. Helena grade school and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951 and still attended the monthly “Greenie” luncheons.
Bud attended Carroll College for one year before serving as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy. He returned to Carroll and subsequently was admitted to St. Louis University Dental School, graduating in 1961. He began his practice of dentistry in Helena that summer, and practiced for 33 years until his retirement in 1994.
Bud married Marie Retz on July 19, 1956. They enjoyed 54 years together, raising four children: Scott, Val, Tori and Jasyn.
Over his lifetime Bud was a member of the Jaycees, Elk’s Club, Montana Club, Mended Hearts, Fifth District Dental Society, and St. Helena’s Cathedral Parish. He served as a dental consultant to the Intermountain Children’s Home and the State of Montana. Bud was an avid golfer and long time member of Green Meadow Country Club, having served on the Board of Directors, and a term as Club President. He was on the Board of Directors of the Montana State Seniors Golf Association, also serving a term as president. In the winters, he and Marie would enjoy golfing in Hawaii, and when he could no longer play golf, he enjoyed his Wednesday “crib” bunch.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Kenneth Kall, sister Ramona (Richard) Kashe, infant brother Robert, and son-in-law Raymond Hunthausen. Survivors include his wife Marie, son Scott Kall, daughter Valerie (Dylan) Baptiste, daughter Tori Hunthausen, and daughter Jasyn (John) Harrington. Also surviving are his four grandchildren, Jacque and Allison Hunthausen, and Kaity and Kyle Harrington.
Bud’s gregarious personality will be greatly missed. He did not need an intercom at the office, and held court over family functions; making sure everyone was taken care of, especially his grandkids! “All I ever wanted was a good time”.
Funeral Mass will be noon Tuesday, November 23rd at the Cathedral of St. Helena. A reception will be held at the Green Meadow Country Club immediately following the Mass. Placement of his cremated remains by family will be in the Columbarium Niche at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Bud would have preferred donations to be made to the Intermountain Childrens Home, 500 South Lamborn St, Helena MT 5601; or to the Raymond Hunthausen High School Golf Memorial Fund, c/o Mountain West Bank, P.O. Box 6013, Helena, MT 59604.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Anderson, Stevenson and Wilke Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
Dana Hand (MamaKBear) says
Prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I did not know Mr. Kall personally, but it sounds like he was an awesome man. May he find peace in Heaven.
Deb and Wayne Bushnell says
Dear Jasyn and family – so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I adored him as well as hundreds of others. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Gary & Karen Suden says
We were saddened to learn of Bud’s passing, and extend our sincere condolences to the family.
Jerry/Aggie Padbury says
Marie and Fammily…We want to express our sincerest sympathies to you in your loss. Bud will always be remebered for his funloving persona. May God watch over you in this time of loss.
Jim & Ceil Rickard says
Jim & Ceil Rickard says
Marie, Ceil and I send our deepest sympathy. We always enjoyed our trip to Helena and the tournament. God be with you.
Kate Foster says
Jasyn;
So sorry for the passing of your Dad. I have such fond memories of him ‘just wanting to have a good time’
I hope to be there for the celebration of his life on Tuesday. I am sure you will draw on many fond memories to comfort you during these sad times.
Kathi (Frankino) Mauler says
Dear Marie and kids,
Bud will always live in my memory as a ‘bright light’ and as man with such spirit and warmth. Other than Aggie, he was one of the best things that ever happened to my dad. He will be sorely missed. We share in your grief. I’d love to give you all a hug…and a couple extra for Tori…and Marie…xoxo. Kathi and Joe Mauler
Lisa DeGroat Goodrich says
Dear Marie and all,
So sorry. What a year. There must be quite a reunion going on in heaven. Wishing you peace and strength in this difficult time. Love and prayers, Lisa
Mark Radley says
We are very sorry to hear of Doc Kall’s passing. He was a great guy and dear friend of our family.
God blessed all that knew him.
All our love,
Mark Radley and family
MIchael & Tammy Marlow says
Scott and all,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Marlows
Rachel Zeigler says
“Cutey face” will be greatly missed at all the family gatherings and beyond. My love to all of you!
Sandy & Mike Carroll says
We are sorry for your loss. Praying that God’s peace will get you through this tough time. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Sarah says
I worked for Dr. Paustian for 13 years and that is how I came to know Bud. He was an AMAZING person! He often would have to come in for lab work and would always call before coming in to see what we all wanted for coffee. He would then show up for his lab with coffee for all! He truly was the neatest man! I feel so blessed to have known him! He will be missed………..
Sharon Willner says
Valerie, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you and your family come together at this time in celebration of your dad’s life and the legacy that he has left behind in all of you. May you find comfort and laughter in your shared memories.
Terri DeGroat says
Marie and “kids”, God be with you! I always loved going to see “uncle Bud” to get my teeth checked as a child. He actually made it fun with his sense of humor. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Love, Terri
Tim Easton says
Bud was a good friend of the Easton family as is Marie. Had some really good times with Bud on and off the golf course especially our trips to Canada to play golf. He will be missed. It is a pleasure to have had Him as a friend. Our Sympathy to Marie and the entire Kall Family.
Kevin Donovan says
The most spectacular personality to ever grace a medical facility. When my brother and I would be shooting baskets outside in our driveway, Bud would roar up, screech on the brakes and scream ‘Fifty bucks from right there’. No chit-chat, just the betting details. A miss would cause a huge CACKLE of laughter and his Bronco would zoom up the hill toward his house. 12 years later my brothers and I still think of him often. We can’t remember if he owes us $1,680 or it’s the other way around 🙂