Steven Charles Buerk of Sullivan, Missouri was born on March 2, 1950 in Florissant, Missouri to Charles and Virginia “Pat” (Kirkpatrick) Buerk and passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the age of 76 years.
He graduated from Sullivan High School in the Class of 1967.
He married Sherry Shelton on April 5, 1969 in Bourbon, Missouri.
Steven spent much of his working life as a carpenter in the St. Louis area. He was exceptionally talented in his trade, particularly in woodworking and custom trim work.
He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and gigging, and even held a record for catching the largest freshwater eel. He enjoyed deer season and took particular pleasure in watching others harvest deer from his farm. He also loved target shooting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Virginia “Pat” Buerk; and two sisters, Betty Lowry and Patricia Squires.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry Buerk of Sullivan, Missouri; four children, Steve Buerk of Rolla, Missouri, Kent Buerk of Cuba, Missouri, Lane Buerk of Sullivan, Missouri and Kirk Buerk and wife Crystal of Sullivan, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way; one brother, Don Buerk and wife Steffie of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.
