David Burke

David J. Burke, 53, of Piqua, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his home. David was born December 9, 1959, in Iola, Kansas, the son of Lewis "Ben" and Wilma J. (Wille) Burke. He grew up in the Piqua area. In 1978 he joined the Kansas National Guard and served until the time of his death. He was deployed to Iraq and several other foreign countries. He also operated Dual County Sanitation and later Dave's Trash Service for a number of years. At the present time he owned 5 O'Clock Somewhere. Dave married Brenda Johnson and they later divorced. In 1995, he and Robin Myers were married and they made their home at Piqua. He was a member of the Iola American Legion and Knights of Columbus. SURVIVORS: Wife: Robin Burke 1 Son: Brandon Burke & wife, Loida of Saint Roberts, MO 2 Step-Daughters: Amanda Collins & fiancé Jean Barnett of Emporia, KS and Heather Black of Iola, KS His Father: Lewis "Ben" Burke & companion Madalyn Varnell of Piqua, KS 1 Brother: Danny Burke of Oklahoma City, OK 2 Sisters: Kathy Eichstaedt & husband, Frank of Wichita, KS and Laurie Sampson & husband, Kenny of Iola, KS 1 Grandson: Bryson 3 Step-Grandsons: Hunter, Jesse & Khoner Several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his mother, brother Steven Burke, daughter-in-law Veronica Burke and granddaughter Lilly Burke. VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola FUNERAL MASS: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2013, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Piqua, KS BURIAL: St. Martin's Cemetery with full military honors MEMORIAL: Safe Base Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .