Gary M. Burkey, 61, of Anamosa, and formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, at the Anamosa Care Center in Anamosa, Iowa.

Gary Marvin Burkey was born on August 16, 1963, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Galen and Arlene (Folkers) Burkey.  He grew up in Maquoketa and was a 1983 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School.  After high school, he began working at Hide Co. in Maquoketa, and later, he contributed his talents to the Maquoketa Sentinel Press. His career was cut short in 1994 due to a motorcycle accident, but this did not diminish his spirit or his ability to touch the lives of those around him.

Those who knew Gary will remember him as a thoughtful and caring individual. He demonstrated his love for his family in countless ways, including the special tradition of taking his mother to lunch every day after his father’s passing. His devotion to family was also evident in the joy he found in supporting and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Gary was an avid fan of NASCAR, and his loyalty extended to his favorite sports teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Green Bay Packers.  In addition to his love for sports, Gary also had a fondness for his jeep.

Those left to honor his memory include siblings, Ron Burkey of Anamosa, IA, Mike Burkey of Wyoming, IA, Eileen (Steve) Orcutt of Anamosa, IA, Brenda (Dan) Seeley of Anamosa, IA, and Angela Kennedy of Anamosa, IA; sister-in-law, Diane Burkey of Baldwin, IA; and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John, Thomas and Larry Burkey, sister Gail Clary, and brothers-in-law, Phil Clary and Bob Kennedy.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Buckhorn Cemetery, rural Maquoketa, Iowa.

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