David C. Burket, Jr.

David C. Burket, Jr., 70, of East Freedom, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at UPMC-Altoona.

He was born Feb. 14, 1953, in Roaring Spring, son of David and Betty (Roub) Burket.

On Dec. 12, 2004, he married Kathy Yingling.

He is survived by his wife and parents; sons: Cody Burket, Darren Musselman (Taylor) and Devon Musselman (Emily); granddaughters: Lily and Paisley; granddog “Sox”, and brothers Frank (Lorraine) and John (Kay) Burket.

Dave was a 1971 graduate of Claysburg-Kimmel High School and was a dairy farmer, working on the family farm. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Claysburg.

Dave enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, especially in Canada, and hunting turkeys and coyotes, killing more than 30 coyotes.

A memorial service was held Friday Aug. 11, 2023, at the Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg, (www.lesliemillerfuneralhome.com). Rev. Dr. Joel Kletzing officiated.