Larry Burkey

Larry G. Burkey, age 77, of Broken Bow, Nebraska died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Jennie Melham Memorial in Broken Bow.    Funeral services will be held Friday December 2nd, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Father Jim Hunt officiating including military rites.  Burial will be at Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery at Eddyville.  Visitation will be Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary with Family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m..    Larry is survived by his wife Eileen Burkey of Broken Bow, Ne., 1 son Lance (Sherri) Burkey of Warren, Pennsylvania, 2 daughters Lisa (Randy) Roti of Auburn, Nebraska, and Monica (Mark) Sleicher of Sumner, Ne. 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.  1 sister Deannah (Rod) Fetters of Bertrand, Ne.   Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents.    Larry Burkey was born December 25, 1938 in Elm Creek, Nebraska to Lyle F. and Elaine (Sweny) Burkey.  Larry attended school and graduated from Lexington High School in 1957.  Following his graduation, Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, where he served honorably and faithfully for three years.    On January 18, 1988 Larry married Eileen O’Meara  in Lincoln, Ne.  Larry worked as a salesman in Broken Bow.  He enjoyed golfing and shooting pool with the company of his friends at the Prairie Pioneer Center.  Larry also enjoyed fishing with his wife, Lee, as well as the occasional trips to the casinos they would make together.