- Date Of Birth: October 12, 1935
- Date Of Death: November 5, 2021
- State: Michigan
Ruth Ann Burkett, age 86, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Friday, November 5, 2021 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began October 12, 1935 in Cass County, Michigan, the older of two daughters born to Reginald and Ruth Sloan. She married Robert Eugene Burkett June 30, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana.
Ruth Ann loved showing her draft horses and she loved camping. She and her friends would gather at McDonalds or Crystal Flash. Ruth loved to be on the go all the time and enjoyed eating out on the weekend. She was a regular in Shipshewana, Indiana.
Ruth Ann will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Robert Burkett of Cassopolis; three sons, Reginald Mesko of Eau Claire, Robert A. (Kim) Burkett of Cassopolis, Rick (Tammy) Burkett of Fair Oaks, Indiana; six grandchildren, Ashley Mesko, Brooks Mesko, Bryan Burkett, Brandy Burkett, Justin Burkett, Matthew Williams; and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Nancy Beckwith.
