Keith Burkert

Keith George Burkert, 76, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at his home near Hayes Center.

He was born January 30, 1929 to David R. and F. Marion (Wolverton) Burkert in the home that he now lived in. He attended rural elementary school in Hayes County and graduated from Ag Tech High School in Curtis in1946.

On August 19, 1950, he married Twila Mintling. To this union, three boys, Korey, Greg and Bart were born. They made their home on a farm north of Hayes Center.

Keith entered the US Air Force in1952, during the Korean Conflict, and was honorably discharged in 1956. He was a life-time member of the Veteran’s of Foreign War and American Legion Post #287.

He was an active member of the Union Congregational Church of Christ in Hayes Center.

He enjoyed sports of all kinds and was a faithful follower of all the games in his hometown. He was a coach, umpire and announced baseball and softball games. He was an avid “Big Red” fan. His most enjoyment came from watching his grandchildren in all of their activities. He always wore a smile and was a friend to all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Marion Burkert and sister Corrinne Jones.

Survivors include his wife, Twila Burkert of Hayes Center; three sons, Korey Burkert and wife, Stacey, of McCook, Greg Burkert and wife, Tammy, of Hershey, and Bart Burkert and wife, Penny, of Chandler, Arizona; one brother Kirby Burkert and wife, Betty, of Littleton, Colorado; one brother-in-law, Ted Jones and wife, Dee, of Claremore, OK; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given in his name.

Funeral services were Monday, January 23, 2006, 11:00 a.m., at the Hayes Center High School Gym with Rev. Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Burial took place in the Hayes Center Cemetery.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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