Martin “Marty” G. Burk, 64, of North Platte, passed away January 15, 2019, at Ritzville, Washington.

He was born October 25, 1954, to Donald L. and Margaret J. (Diener) Burk at North Platte. He attended and graduated from Sutherland High School in 1974. He moved to North Platte in 1977 and later married the love of his life, Shannon I. Coleman, on February 23, 1979 in North Platte. He was a dedicated truck driver and had received his 1 million miles award three times. He had driven the Husker Football Equipment Truck to a number of games. He was an avid Husker sports fan. Most of all, he was proud of his grandchildren. Marty was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephews Chad Burk and Nick Larson. Marty is survived by his wife of forty years, Shannon; daughter, Tonya C. (Garrik) Pappas; son, Martin M. (Heather) Burk; sisters, Monica Burk and Mary Jo Burk; brothers, Michael Burk, Mark (Diana) Burk and Nino Burk; grandchildren, Keegan Burk Pappas, Keeli Rose Pappas, and Mickey Gene Burk; numerous other family and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A Memorial has been established. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Rev. Matthew Nash as Celebrant.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, January 19 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.