Donald E. Burkett, 82, of Aultman, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Aultman on December 28, 1940, to the late Howard M. and Mary Christina (Fairbanks) Burkett.
He was a proud 1958 graduate of Laura Lamar High School. Don worked as a Highway Design Supervisor for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 33 years. He was an Air Force Veteran.
Don served as past president of the Aultman Volunteer Fire Department and was a 50 plus year member of the Mason Lodge #313. An avid golfer, he also enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.
Don is survived by his high school sweetheart, wife of 61 years, Helen LaRue (Guiher) Burkett; his children, Bryan (Lyn) Burkett of Silva, NC, Donald S. Burkett of Aultman, and Michelle (Randy) Sell of Indiana; grandson Luke Sell; brother Kay F. (Virginia) Burkett of Zimmerman, MN; as well as nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Burkett.
Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM in the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, 500 Ben Franklin Road South, Indiana, with Pastor Marv Nelson officiating. Private interment in Bethel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Don’s name to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children Attn: Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To express an online condolence to the family, please visit www.bowserminich.com.
