Obituary: Burnett, William D.
Skeeter was born February 1, 1943 to parents Mary Jane Millar (Koepke) and Bill Burnett.
Skeeter lived his early years in Danville with Mary Jane and his much-loved dad, Lonnie Koepke.
He attended Curlew School.
He joined the Army at 17 and served his country for six years.
He left the service after two tours in Viet Nam and received several decorations including the Silver Star and our country’s second highest honor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Over the years, Skeeter worked in gold and coal mines from Washington to Utah, owned a travel trailer and car dealership in Spokane, served as the Mayor of Republic in the 1990’s and operated few local businesses, lastly Burnett Drilling & Blasting.
Skeeter resided in Republic with the love of his life, Julie, married July 2011.
He is survived by his son, David (Lisa) Burnett of Coeur D’ Alene; grandsons: Gabe and Skeeter of Coeur d’ Alene and David of St. Maries.
Sisters: Sheri (Paul) Hendershot, Spokane Valley, Dorothy (Tom) Dansel and Joanne (Bob) Grimm of Republic, Gaylea (Mike) Nolander of Loon Lake, Claudia (Paul) Descamps, Colville, Beatrice Hutchins of Tacoma, Beth (George) Metlow, Valley; brother, Chuck Burnett (Oly) Chewelah; several nieces and nephews and longtime friend and business partner, Jim Windsor.
Skeeter lived, loved and enjoyed life to the fullest!
Services are March 22, 2015 at Republic Elementary School, 1:00 P.M.
Please join us at Freckles’ Gourmet BBQ afterwards.