Burnett (Burt) H. Starke Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 Kenwood View Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salina, KS.

Burnett was born September 3, 1937 in Chamois, Mo, the son of Bernard and Alvina (Frenchman) Starke. In 1956 Burnett enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1959. He was a supervisor for Millwright Construction.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; six sisters; and a son Harvey Starke.

Burnett is survived by his daughter, Darla (Richard) Perry; son, Burnett Starke Jr.; grandchildren; Rachel (Brad) Metzler, Victoria Perry and Kristen Perry; a sister, Rosella Shluss, and one great grandson, Wesley Metzler.

There will be no public visitation as cremation was chosen. A Memorial Service will be held on May 9, 2019 at 4 p.m. at River Front Park, Herman, Mo. Memorials may be given to the Burnett H. Starke Sr. Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502.