Warren Leon Burbach, age 86, of WaKeeney, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 17, 1928, in Hays, to Pete and Minnie (Tilton) Burbach.

Warren attended and graduated from Collyer High School. On August 6, 1950, he was united in marriage to Darlene Winters. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage together, until her death on June 19, 2010.

Warren was a farmer and rancher, most of his life, having worked on the family farm south of Collyer. Warren was known for his talent as a woodworker and carpenter. He built and/or remodeled several homes.

Survivors include two sons, Tim, of WaKeeney, and Rick and wife Laurita of Collyer; a daughter, Sandra Burbach of Russell; five grandchildren Shawn Burbach, Trent Burbach, Jeremiah Burbach, Rhea Mader, and Darsha Whorton; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a sister, Nadine Kroeger.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.  Inurnment will be in the Union Cemetery, Collyer.

There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the WaKeeney Senior Center. Checks made to the memorial may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left at www.schmittfuneral.com.