Burt Kitzel

Burt D. Kitzel, 42, of Arriba, Colorado and formerly of Phoenix, Arizona and McPherson, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012, in McPherson.

He was born November 24, 1969, in Blair, Nebraska. Burt spent his formative years in McPherson but had lived for many years in Phoenix, AZ before moving to Arriba, CO in April 2012. He was a machinist working in the aerospace industry.

He is survived by his parents, Larry and Sandra Kitzel of Arriba, CO; a sister, Erika Saffer and husband, Kevin, of Arriba, CO; a grandmother, Ruth Hoover of Plattsburg, MO; one niece, one nephew, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial services will be held in two different locations. The first service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 21, at Bethel Church of the Brethren (County Road 43 & County Road 3t, Arriba, CO 80804). Rev. Ken Frantz will officiate the service. The second memorial service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 29, at Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. Rev. Leslie A.B. Frye will officiate this service.

Memorial donations may be given to McPherson County Food Bank or any other food bank of the donor's choice in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Burt Kitzel please visit our Sympathy Store.