Kenneth Burroughs

ALTENBURG, Mo. — Kenneth C. Burroughs, 67, of Altenburg died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Feb. 10, 1952, in Cape Girardeau to Albert and Elda Perr Burroughs. He and Colleen Palisch were married April 13, 1974. She survives in Altenburg.

Kenneth enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was retired from Chrysler. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg, where he served as trustee. He was a member of the church dartball team and enjoyed sports with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed working outside, gardening and following the St. Louis Cardinals and the Mizzou Tigers.

Other survivors include his daughter, Tessa Burroughs of Altenburg; three sons, Justin (Karissa) Burroughs of Omaha, Nebraska, Ryan (Leslie) Burroughs of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, and Dane Burroughs of Altenburg; three brothers, Gerold Burroughs of St. Mary, Missouri, and Jerry (Shirley) Burroughs and Ilmer (Connie) Burroughs, both of Frohna, Missouri; and six grandchildren, Addison, Ashton, Anabelle, Blair, Brody and Sloane.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edgar Burroughs; sister, Erna Kemetty; and grandson, Gabriel.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today and from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday at Ford and Young East Perry Chapel in Altenburg.

He will then be taken to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg for funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Frank Lucas officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg or American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.