Judd Alden Durner, 80, of Burrton, died October 31, 2016, at Via Christi on St. Francis Campus, Wichita.
He was born October 7, 1936, in Bern, to Clyde and Ada (Frieburghouse) Durner. Judd graduated from Bern High School in 1954 and the University of Kansas in 1958. He worked in the banking industry for over 60 years, serving as state bank examiner from 1962 until assuming ownership and presidency of the State Bank of Burrton in 1966. Judd served as Mayor of the city of Burrton and during his tenure the city won the City PRIDE Award. He was also in the Median Shrine in Wichita and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Judd was a member of Burrton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports, golfing, trips to Las Vegas with friends, Burrton High School sporting events, and especially Kansas Jayhawks basketball.
On August 3, 1962, Judd married Rosie P. Snyder in Wichita. She survives. Other survivors include: son, Josh A. Durner and wife Sara of Burrton; grandson, Levi Durner; and sister, Gay L. Durner of Colorado Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Steve and Jim.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016, at Elliott Chapel, with Pastors Kim Benson and Roy Nelson officiating. Private family entombment will take place in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. to service time Friday, at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Burrton United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
