Obituary

Douglas D. Burks

February 13, 1961 - September 11, 2026

Douglas D. Burks, 65, of Lincoln passed away September 11, 2026. Born February 13, 1961, in Amarillo, TX to Charles and Wilda (Radney) Burks.

Doug served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years as an Independent Duty Corpsman on submarines.  After retiring as a Senior Chief,  Doug went on to teach Nuclear Power Plant Operations at Southeast Community College, Milford.

Family members include his wife, Cynthia; son, Robert and daughter-in-law, Lindsay; daughter, Krista; and 6 grandsons; Connor, Brayden, Josh, Augustin, Caleb, and Gabe.

Graveside service: 10:00 am Friday, September 25, 2026, Omaha National Cemetery Columbarium.

Memorial service: 12:00 pm Friday, September 25, 2026, Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege St.

Memorials to Capitol City Christian Church (7800 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68505)

Services

September25

Graveside Service

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Omaha National Cemetery Columbarium

14250 Schram Rd, Omaha, NE 68138

September25

Memorial Services

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Capitol City Christian Church

7800 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE 68505

Share a Memory or Condolence

September 22, 2026

So thankful you came to be with us in our time of need we always enjoyed our time with you. You’ve been my brother many years and I’m thankful for you. My heart will be with you always.

– Jake Harris and family

Obituaries & Services

Conrad W. Mueller

1/15

Laimons Iesalnieks

2/15

Douglas D. Burks

3/15

Joel Hayes Morrow

4/15

Ryan D. Stephens

5/15

Gerald B. Claycomb

6/15

Marjorie May Groszkruger

7/15

Karin L. Van Deun

8/15

Dr. Sandra “Sandi” S. Larson

9/15

Robert “Bob” Ewell

10/15

Linda Schidler Benton

11/15

Michael S. Schleicher

12/15

Janet Lingren

13/15

Robert “Bob” A. Mittelstaedt

14/15

David Bruce Taylor, Ph.D

15/15

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