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Obituary- Berkey, Don 2

DON BERKEY

Don Berkey, age 94, Rossville, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, at Rossville Health Care Center.

Don was born Jan. 1, 1915, in Silver Lake, the son of Charles and Lyda Dean Berkey.

He graduated from Kansas State University in 1939 with a business degree. Don worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 40 years, retiring as assistant treasurer. He was a member of Rossville American Legion Post 31 and was a member of Masonic Lake Lodge No. 50. Don was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. He was the third oldest living member in the State of Kansas.

Don married Mary Jane Nicholson on Nov. 15, 1941. She preceded him in death on Oct. 21, 2004.

Don and Mary Jane traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe and he was an avid reader of The Wall Street Journal, bridge player and golfer.

Don is survived by his children, Curt and JoAnne Berkey, Rossville, and Pam Berkey Sibert, Kansas City; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Monday, Sept. 14, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614. Private inurnment followed in Rossville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Heart of America Hospice sent in care of the funeral home.

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