Elton Burke
July 19, 1921 ~ January 10, 2013
Elton Burke, 91, of Miller and formerly of Orient, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Society of Miller.
Elton was cremated and a memorial service will be held in the spring followed by burial at the Prairie View Cemetery in Orient.
Elton Burke was born July 19, 1921 in Frankfort, S.D. to Elton H. Burke and Cora (Fishel) Burke. He attended school in Orient. He lived on the Burke family farm south of Orient. He farmed with his father until his death and then continued farming until 2008 when he moved to the Good Samaritan Society. He enjoyed the numerous visits from all the family members who loved to spend time with him and enjoy the peace and quiet on the farm. He always had good stories about the history of the family and their lives.
Elton is survived by his sisters: Evelyn Kruse of Ogden, Iowa, Vivian (Bill) Johnson of Pierre, S.D., Winifred Burke of Miller, S.D., and Joan (Myron) Eggers of Custer, S.D.; two sisters-in-law: Marguerite Burke formerly of Huron, S.D. and now Moraga, CA and Jean Burke of Cartersville, GA. He will be dearly missed by his survivors including many nieces and nephews who loved to visit with him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alice (Gene) Kinchloe; and brothers: Roy Burke, James Burke, Merle Burke and Melvin Burke.
Memorials can be directed to a charity of your choice.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Elton’s arrangements.
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We are saddened by this loss. We keep many fond memories of Elton in our hearts and will remember him in our prayers.
All our love goes out to the family for a wonderful and caring Uncle. I always called him “Uncle Buss” and remember many wonderful times spent on the farm. He will be missed by all who loved him.
Great Uncle Buss was a good man and will be missed by many. We spent many summers at the farm and loved our visits and conversations. Buss was a big kid at heart and loved our trips into Faulkton for ice cream. One Memorial Day he took us to the Orient Memorial Day lunch and he was so proud that he had family there and introduced us to everyone. Our hearts are hurting but we are thankful for all the loving memories we have with Great Uncle Buss.