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Kenneth Burch Obituary
He grew up one of six boys. In 1956, he married Barbara Gagel, and the couple had two children, Kevin, and Kelly.
In his early years, he earned undergraduate and doctoral degrees from WKU and Indiana University, which prepared him for his expansive career.
He devoted his life to students. From his time as a high school teacher to more recently pouring into his many tenants in the WKU area, he enjoyed spending time with young people. Ken and Barbara continuously looked for ways to create opportunities for students - ultimately establishing The Burch Institute at WKU.
Dr. Burch is survived by his son, Kevin (Dodi McCloud); his granddaughters Chelsea (Nathan) Dyer and Mackenzie (Lorne) Thomas; and his great granddaughter, Leighton (Dyer). He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Gagel; his daughter, Kelly Burch; his brothers Daniel, George "Buddy", Eugene, Bruce, and Jerry; and his parents, Daniel and Edna.
Visitation will be Friday, August 12 from 12:00 PM -2:00 PM followed by service at 2:00 PM at Cone Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Barbara G. Burch and Kelly M. Burch Institute for Transformative Practices in Higher Education, c/o WKU Foundation, 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY, 42104.
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Feng Sun
August 12, 2022
What a sad day to lost Kenny, the wonderful man. You will be missed. RIP, Kenny and Barbara. Love, Sun.
Yvette Getch
August 10, 2022
So sorry to hear about Ken. A man of few words except when talking about Barbara. He loved Barbara with all his the last time I visited I got to the house before Barbara and he shared how they met and their love story....that was the most he ever said at one time to me. He was beaming with a twinkle in his eye...I can only imagine the reunion they had!!!! What a love story!
Judy Woodring
August 9, 2022
Such a wonderful man. He and Barbara impacted so many lives. I truly adored both.
Dorothy brantley
August 8, 2022
MR BURCH)": JUST LEARNING OF YOUR PASSING I'M GOING TO MISS U MAY U REST IN PEACE I WILL 4 EVER CHERISH OUR TIMES (: I WILL MISS U VERY MUCH
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