Donald L. "Don" Burgess
Donald L. "Don" Burgess 66, died Sunday December
26, 2021 at NMC Health in Newton. He was born August 3, 1955 in Fowler, Kansas
to Porter J. and Helen M. (McInteer) Burgess.
Don attended Trinity Heights United Methodist Church in
Newton.
Don attended grade and middle school in Minneola and
graduated in 1973 from Peabody High School.
Don was a local fixture in downtown Newton for many years.
He worked at the former McCall Shoes, Newton Appliance and Halstead Hospital.
He could most recently be found serving customers at Anderson Bookstore where
he has worked for over 25+ years. Don always had a genuine smile and greeting
for customers, knowing most by name when they came in.
He enjoyed woodworking and Antiques. Don could be found most
Sunday afternoons browsing the aisle of Metcalf Sisters antique mall searching
for his next treasure. He also enjoyed caring for and fixing up his home.
Family was important to Don and he looked forward to
spending time with his siblings and nieces and nephews. He also was a loving
son and enjoyed the time with his parents when they were living.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Gail Smith
and numerous aunts & uncles.
He is survived by his sister Debbie (Kirk) Matz; brothers
Bud (Judith) Maxfield and Scott (Mel) Burgess. He is also survived by 6 nieces
and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews and Aunt Ruth Burgess Baker.
The family will have a gathering and visitation on 1 p. m.
to 5 p. m. Sunday January 2, 2022 at Petersen Funeral Home. They will receive
friends from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. at the funeral home. A private family interment
will take place at a later date in the Appleton Township cemetery in Minneola,
Kansas.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Newton Fire/EMS
in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
