Lee “Butch” Stout was born in rural Rock County during the Blizzard of 1949, the oldest of six children. His mother, Helen, was flown by a neighbor in a small plane to a family member's house to give birth while his father, Lavern “L.L.,” stayed at the ranch trying to care for the young couple's cattle. They had sunk all they had into the ranch when he returned from Navy service in World War II.
The 20th annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will b…
