Walter Curly Burks, August 29, 1935 — October 24, 2018

Walter Curly Burks (Evansville, Indiana, IN) August 29, 1935 October 24, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: August 29, 1935

Death date: October 24, 2018

Death place: Evansville, Indiana(IN), USA

Funeral Home: Ziemer Funeral Home

Obituary for Walter “Curly” Burks Walter “Curly” Burks, 83, of Wadesville, IN passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. Walter was born August 29, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, IN.

On September 4, 1959, he married “the love of his life” the former Myrna K. Beck in Evansville, IN. Walter was a master mechanic for the L&N and CSX Transportation Services for 33 years. He was an avid Street Rod enthusiast, remote control car, plane, and boat hobbyist and an all-around handyman.

He enjoyed working on his street rod and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Curly was known to all as the best story teller who never met a stranger. Walter is survived by his wife, Myrna K. Burks; children, Kevin Burks of Evansville, Kristy (Kenneth) Wallace of Park Ridge, IL, and Karen Garris of St. Pete Beach, FL; grandchildren, Jesse (Rachel), Gabriel, and Dylan Wallace, Krystle (Matt) Spahn and Kyle Garris; great granddaughters, Aydrien and Amelia Spahn; as well as his mother-in-law, Alma Beck, 99 years old, with whom he had a special relationship and admired and respected.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mayme, and ten siblings. A gathering will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Ziemer Funeral Home North Chapel, 6300 N. First Ave. , Evansville.

A celebration of life service will begin at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Deaconess Heart Group and hospital staff, especially Dr. Robert Scott Starrett, and a heartfelt thanks to our family and friends whose support and contributions carried us through this journey. The memories will remain forever in our hearts.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Walter “Curly” Burks please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Gathering , OCT 28. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ziemer Funeral Home – North Chapel 6300 N First Ave Evansville, IN, US, 47710 info@ziemerfuneralhome.com www.

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death notice Walter Curly Burks August 29, 1935 — October 24, 2018

obituary notice Walter Curly Burks August 29, 1935 — October 24, 2018

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