Mr. Kenneth E. Burbrink
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Mr. Kenneth E. Burbrink

  • November 7, 1918 - June 10, 2012
  • Jonesville, Indiana
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“I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Burbrink was a kind and loving gentleman. He always had a smile and an encouraging word for me. It is obvious what a...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Cathy - friend

“Justin and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Stacey Motosicky - Seymour, IN

“Dear Burbrink Family Mr. Burbrink will always remain with me as one of the most honorable and God fearing people in my lifetime. May God bless...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Becky Bolton - Seymour, IN

“Dear June and family, We send our deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family. Kenny was our insurance agent for most of 20 years....Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Mr and Mrs Bernard Diekhoff - IN

“Dan and my prayers are with the family during this time. We can only echo what so many others have said "Earth loss and Heaven gain." Since I have...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Jill McDaniel - Seymour, IN

“To the Burbrink Family, Mr. Burbrink has gone through a celebration in Heaven that only a man of God such as he, can go through. My prayers for the...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Miko McRoy - Seymour, IN

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God's comforting presence be with you in a special way. ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Cheryl Rains - Bethany, OK

“To Jane and the family, So sorry to hear about your dad but we are rejoicing with you that he is now experiencing joy in the presence of his Lord...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Tim and Elizabeth Taylor - OK

“I have never met anyone quite like Ken. His Christian example has set the gold standard for what a Christian or A Disciple looks like! Only heaven...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Jerry Scott - Seymour, IN

“It was a real joy to have met and known Ken he was a really good man and i don't know if Connie and i will ever meet another as good and kind as he....Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Ronnie Whiteside - Seymour, IN

“I am sorry to hear about Kenny! Heaven has another wonderful voice for their choir!!!! You are all in my prayers. I wish I could be there, but I...Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Beth (Banister) Bennett - IN

“We are praying for the entire family during this time of loss...how much grander will Heaven be for those G'Pa Kenny has left behind!! Love to each...Read More » ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Greg, Shelly and Aly Penn - IN

“Much love to you all, what a blessing it has been to have met you an became a part of our life. Until we meet again, love you and June ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Den Dorsey - Seymour, IN - Friend

“I'll never forget one night at Celebrate Recovery Kenny walked up to the platform to share with everyone what was on his heart. After sharing his...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Corey Lanier - Brownstown, IN

“We have only known Ken and June for the few years we have attended Seymour First. I have the highest respect for this family. Ken has made an...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Barbara Lyon - Seymour, IN

“Thinking of all you at this hard time in ur life. Sorry for ur loss and will be praying for all you daily. God bless you all.... Dirk and Suzann...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Suzann Sorensen - Seymour , IN

“Rest in Peace! ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Joe Wright - Seymour, IN - Friend

“There a lot of dinners that we have had the pleasure of Kenny's presence what a witness for the Lord we will miss Kenny dearly ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Roger and Karol and Alex - IN

“Kenny was such a man of God. I know that on this Sunday morning he had the best Praise and Worship that he could never have imagined. He has left...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Steve and Lodema Barrett - IN

“I know Ken is up in heaven today talking to God. God is giving him all the glory he deserves. My thoughts and prayers are with the family because he...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Wanda Campbell - Seymour, IN

“Our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to a dedicated churchman and friend. Ken leaves behind a wonderful example of what it means to live your life...Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Steve and Laurie Greene - Seymour, IN

“Brandy and I are praying for your family during this time. We consider all of you as our extended family and as a lot of people do, we love and...Read More » ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Andy Rumph - Seymour, IN - Friend


Kenneth E. Burbrink, age 93 of Columbus (Jonesville), went to be with his Lord early Sunday morning, June 10th, 2012 at home with his family surrounding his bedside. Ken was born November 7, 1918 at the residence where he died. He was the son of Carl and Pearl (Wampler) Burbrink. Ken married Ruth June Busby on November 7, 1942 at the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Quantico, VA and this year, they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Following his graduation from Purdue University in 1940, Mr. Burbrink taught vocational agriculture in Moral Township for 2 years, operated the family farm for 26 years, and was a life insurance professional for 38 years. He was a lifetime member of the Seymour First Nazarene where he served as a church board member, Sunday School Superintendent and, most recently, as a teacher of Senior Adults until 2011. Ken served his country 15 years, having served during World War II and was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain from the U.S. Marine Corp.

Survivors include his best friend and wife June, his daughter Jane (Don) Dunnington and his son Curtis L. (Jerri) Burbrink. Ken also had 6 grandsons, Deron (Deawn) Dunnington, Jason Dunnington, Kevin (Alisha) Dunnington, Justin (Laura) Burbrink, Jerad Burbrink, and Joel (Becky) Burbrink He also was blessed with 12 great-grandchildren, Hannah, Hailey, Luca, Petra, Henry and George Dunnington, Beau, Brayden, Brooklyn, Brock, Kingen and Ava June Burbrink.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Meredith, who died in infancy.

Friends can call Tuesday, June 12th, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Seymour First Nazarene at 311 Myers Street. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10:00am at the church, conducted by Pastors Steve Greene, Joel Burbrink and Don Dunnington. Burial will follow at ... READ MORE →