David L. Burnett

David L. Burnett, I passed over on July 20, 2022 of a sudden heart attack at age 77. He was born in Plymouth, Wis. to Archie and Esther (March) Burnett but was raised by his beloved step-father, Fred Wendtland. David married Dorothy Beltezore (later Abrahamson) who was the mother of their 2 beautiful children, David L II and Diane. His second wife was Jeanette Parrish-Burnett (Nettie B/ Minodinoquay). They were married for 39 years at the time of his passing. David was raised in and grateful to the Church of Peace in Fond du Lac. He later found his true spiritual path and home with the Miniss Kitigan band of the Anishanabe. He was adopted as a spiritual grandchild by Keewaydinoquay-ban of the Crane Clan. He was of the Bear Clan and was known commonly as Kobiissa (pronounced Ko Bee Sah). Kobiissa was counted as one of the band’s Elders. He worked as a machinist at GIDDINGS AND LEWIS, retiring in 2009. He was a member of the Oldsters Club with 44 years of service to the company. He and his wife, Nettie, also sold produce and fresh-cut bouquets at the Farmers Market for many years. Dave was also the champion window treatment installer for NETTIE B’s CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS. Dave’s passion was hunting with his best buddy, Keith Atkinson, son Davey and an assortment of other buds. Tom Knauer was a long-time good friend as was the crowd at the STRETCH TRUCK STOP where he could be found each morning, afternoon and night. He was a grateful member of Al Anon for years. David was preceded in passing by his parents and step-father, Fred. His siblings were Leo (Peg) Dunton, Robert (Maggie) Wesley, Carol Jean Burnett, Lois (Larry) Kimpel and Clarice (Marvin) Steinke. All preceded him in passing over. He is survived by his wife, Nettie (Minodinoquay), children- both biological and of the heart- which include David L.II (Christine), Diane Burnett (Tom Moore) Melissa Parrish (partner Tony Russo), and John Parrish (partner Karen Kuhnly). His family also includes bio/heart grandchildren Kira Parrish (partner Coulton Shorter), Faith Parrish Blankenship (Michael), Zack Blake, Adam Moore, Ivan Moore, Madelyn Moore, Dillon Burnett, Abbie Clausen, Gretchen Clausen, and Gabrielle Baratta (Michael). Great grandchildren are Dimitri Simon and Cora Shorter. He is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews, all special to him. At the time of his passing over, a 4 day/4night Sacred Fire was lit and attended until sundown on Sunday, July 24 in keeping with their spiritual traditions. At a later date a traditional Releasing Ceremony and celebration of Kobiissa-ban’s life will be held. No time or date has yet been planned. The family wishes to thank KURKI FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORY for their assistance with transportation, preparation and cremation of David’s body. They did so with grace and sensitivity. Miigwech, Don (thank you, Don).