Capt. David V. Burket

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02/12/2021

Capt. David V. Burket
Montgomery Senior Squadron
Maryland Wing

David Vernon Burket, 76, of Williamsburg passed away on April 3rd, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, David M. Burket; and mother, Ruth J. Burket.
David received his Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He then received his Ed.D. (Doctorate of Education) from George Washington University. He worked for many years as an Education Administrator for the US Department of Defense Overseas Schools. He was also a part of the Civil Air Patrol in Montgomery County, Maryland. As a pilot, he patrolled the Chesapeake Bay, as well as being a co-pilot for the US coast Guard Auxiliary. David spent time volunteering for the Ferguson Center for the Arts. In his leisure time, he enjoyed genealogy and playing piano.

David is survived by his wife, Nancy Folk Burket; son, David Thomas Burket (Amy Burket); daughter, Kristin Taylor Burket (Heinrich Wyschka); grandchildren, David R. Burket, Bailey R. Burket, Nathaniel F. Wyschka, and Aidan T. Wyschka; and sister, Loisanne Bay (George).