Mac Birkmann

Mac Birkmann, 86, of Osawatomie, KS passed away Thursday February 23, 2012 at Olathe Medical Center. Burial will be 2:30 PM Wed. at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Assoc.
Mac was born July 12, 1925 in Johnson, NE to Edward and Matilda Birkmann. The family moved to Lincoln, NE when he was 10. At 17 he joined the Navy, after 5yrs active duty during WWII he joined the reserves and retired a Commander. Graduating in 1948 from the University of Nebraska with a degree in business he pursued a career as an insurance agent. He enjoyed weekly lunch meetings with Navy buddies and loved fellowship with his church family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Adeline Bishop, and son Mark. He is survived by his wife Darlene of 64yrs, sister Shirley Rayburn, son David, daughter Kelly Divine, 3 grandchildren and his 1st expected great grandchild in march.