Derald Burgess Obituary (1935

Derald Walker Burgess, the son of Retha (Schmidt) and Weldon Burgess, was born April 26, 1935 at Sterling, Kansas. He departed this life on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at his home in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Derald spent his childhood years in Kansas and received his formal education attending the Little River School. On April 6, 1958 he was united in marriage with Sharon Kay Borwege at Blue Hill, Nebraska. This union was blessed with a son and daughter, Derald "Todd" and Sherri. Derald was a lifelong rancher and always did everything the cowboy way. Derald and Sharon first lived at Sterling, Kansas where they ranched and he was a member of the P.R.C.A., pursuing his rodeo career. They later moved to Wyoming where they continued to ranch, before moving to Red Cloud to make their home. While attending a western show and religious services with Sharon, Derald accepted Christ into his life. His personality was pervaded by his honesty and sense of humor. He enjoyed the outdoor life and spending time with his friends. He was a member of the National Bit & Spur Association, the Army Reserves and was a past 4-H Leader. Derald's greatest love and enthusiasm in life was for his family and he especially cherished his grandchildren and supporting their activities. Preceding him in death were his parents; four sisters, Betty Scholle, Coleen Lehr, Ilene Lewis and Shirley Noce; and three brothers, Dick, Truman and Benny Burgess. Left to treasure his memory are his wife, Sharon; son and daughter-in-law Todd and Kila Burgess; and daughter and son-in-law, Sherri and Phil Kucera all of Red Cloud; 4 grandchildren, Chase Burgess and fiancee Rachel Wagnitz, Lacie Burgess, Jacob Kucera and McKayla Kucera; a sister, Carol Workman of Sterling, Kansas, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., September 8, 2010 at the Red Cloud Community Center with Pastor Chad Boggs and Kristi Wilson officiating. Interment was at the Red Cloud Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, NE 68970 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com