Fredrick Marshall Burkett, 82, of Niota, Tennessee, died peacefully Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his residence in Waupaca, Wisconsin.

He was born February 24, 1944 in Athens, Tennessee to Jesse and Amanda (Knox) Burkett. He married his loving wife, Janie in November 1967. Together they raised two boys, Raymond Marshall and Michael Scott Burkett.

Fred was a member of the Army National Guard at a young age. When he entered the workforce, he started at Crescent Hosiery Mill in Niota, Tennessee and continued there for over 30 years. He continued to work on knitting machinery for Catawba Machinery Company. Working there allowed him to travel the country as well as internationally. He finished his longtime hosiery career with Allied Hosiery in Englewood, Tennessee.

Fred was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a wonderful man who never met a stranger. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his family and friends. In 2022, Fred moved to Park Vista retirement home in Waupaca, Wisconsin, where he would spend his remaining years. Fred was well received by everyone he met. He was cherished by many both in Tennessee and Wisconsin.

Fred is survived by his sons Ray (special friend Joy), and Scott (wife Shelly), a granddaughter Brooklyn, two brothers and their families, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Janie, and a grandson Jasper "Charlie".

The family will hold a graveside memorial in Athens, Tennessee at a later date.

A special thanks to all the staff and residents at Park Vista in Waupaca. You made his remaining years enjoyable. Also special thanks to St. Croix hospice for your professional and loving care. Lastly thanks to Dahlke Funeral Home for your special care.

In every memory, we keep a piece of you alive, forever etched in our hearts.