Wilbur E. Burkett

Wilbur E. “Mike” Burkett

Imler

On October 5, 2018 at 10:25 a.m. Wilbur E. “Mike” Burkett, 87, of Imler, was reunited in the presence of his Lord and Savior with his loving wife Norma Aleen and grandchildren Susan Gail and Chad Michael whom he loved so much.

He was born on November 29, 1930, in Pavia, the son of the late Clarence and Selma (Mock) Burkett. On November 8, 1947, he married Norma Aleen Corle who concluded her earthly journey on January 24, 2013.

Mike had four children, Stanley E. Burkett and wife Patricia A. (Gable) of Imler; Karen Y. and husband Danny P. Callihan of New Paris; Luann L. and husband Jerre E. Sell of Imler; Cindy S. and husband Mitchell Parker of Imler; Mike also had nine wonderful grandchildren whom were the apple of his eye, Michael D. Burkett (wife Lori); deceased, Susan G. Burkett; Beth Varney (husband Joe); Ashley N. Deasey ( husband Dave); Shane M. Finnegan; Troy J. Sell; deceased, Chad M. Sell; Ryan Kudrick (wife Nicol); Dylan Kudrick (Molly Grimm); Mike was also blessed with ten great grandchildren, Bradley Burkett; Abby &Gabe Varney; Emily Finnegan Deasey; Isaiah Malec; Chase M. Finnegan; Brodi Sell; Chandra Sell; and James Beck. Mike was the brother of Darl T. Burkett (Marian), Robert (Bobby) Burkett (Meriam), Lois Berkey (Russell).

Before retiring Mike worked for Penn Dot as a heavy equipment operator. He was also known to many by the CB handle of “Snow Plow” and big Mike due to his stature and strength. He loved and took great pride in his work and made many lifelong special friends. He also worked at US Steel prior to working for Penn Dot and at a young age worked in the brick yard. In his younger years he was an avid hunter and a lifelong member of the Oak Woods Hunting Camp in Clinton County. After retirement he enjoyed trout fishing and took great pride in his vegetable garden and his 1956 Cadillac. But the greatest moment of his life was when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior which brought him comfort and peace in his final days.  

Friends and family will be received on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Tim Mock officiating at the Mt. Zion Reformed Church of Pavia.

Interment will be held at the Pavia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pavia Cemetery Association.

Online condolences may be made expressed at www.jedwardblackburnfh.com.

Arrangements by the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.

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