Burnell “Bernie” Muhleisen died Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at McCrite Care Facility in Topeka, Kansas.  He was born on March 20, 1930, in Ayr, Nebraska.  He was an active member in his church and a member of AMBUCs, in Salina, Ks.  During his life of 93 years, he was a farmer, served as active Army military during the Korean conflict, devoted husband, and father.  He was employed by Gambles, Inc. and held management positions and territorial responsibilities in Hastings, Beatrice, and Grand Island, Nebraska, Webster City and Creston, Iowa, and Salina, Kansas during his time with Gambles until he retired.  After retirement, he worked at Waddell’s Buick and Cadillac, Millwood Realty, and was self-employed with Bernie’s Tax Service in Salina for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine, two infant daughters, a son, Thomas, and three brothers.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Duane Schroeder of Topeka Kansas; grandsons, Darin Schroeder and wife Michelle, of Ozawkie, Kansas and Daric and wife Stacie, of Lawrence, Kansas; great-grandchildren, Isaac, Elijah, Noah, Quinn, Cade and Kai.  He is also survived by one sister, Marline Myers of Grand Island, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews and friends.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10th at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina, KS.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11th at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 111 W. Magnolia, Salina, KS. A light lunch will be served after the service.  A graveside service will be at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the Lutheran Cemetery, Blue Hill, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to McCrite Care Center, Topeka, KS, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Salina, KS, or to the donor’s choice.