Max Burcky Obituary

Max Burcky Lt. Col. ret USAF lived a quiet live of service to his family and country for 93 years before his final flight to heaven. Max was born in the small farming community of Graymont, IL to Albert and Emma Burcky. He enlisted in the Army with his brother Claude in 1935 at age 17 and received his wings and commission in 1941. Max and Claude flew B-26's in the Pacific returning safely to pursue military careers. Max flew 52 missions earning a Bronze Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. Max met his wife of 63 years Yvonne (Cheetham) in Australia. They were married in Sydney 7/15/1943. Max received his BA and MBA serving as a comptroller in the AF. Military travels took them through Europe and Asia before settling in Colorado Springs in 1968 after 33 years of service. Max was preceded in death by his wife Yvonne 4/20/2006. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Proctor, son-in-law William Proctor and granddaughters Melissa and Hillary Proctor. Memories of his smile, sharp mind, and his love of family, friends, books and animals sustain us in our loss.