During most of his working years, Kirk had been employed by Valmont Industries and Avaya. He enjoyed music. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. As a military historian, he liked to visit museums.
His survivors include: daughter - Beth Ann Bartling
father - Ron Bartling
sister - Debra Huddle
grandmother - Thelma Bartling, all of Fremont.
Kirk was preceded in death by his mother, DeLores.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Monday (March 22, 2010) in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, with the Rev. Dr. E.A. Hering officiating. There is no public visitation. Memorials may directed to the family.
Condolences(13)
Charlene Walter Donnelly
hot springs, ar Sunday, March 21, 2010 Dear Debbie.....I just happen to check the Fremont Tribune news and discovered that your brother, Kirk, has passed away. I'm so sorry to hear the sad news. Life truly doesn't seem fair at times, but along with the sad days there are sunshine days. Take care of yourself and know that I am thinking about you. Char DonnellyDavid D Huddle
Papillion, NE Saturday, March 20, 2010 "Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are wilted. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring." the loss you have will bring others together, we'll miss Kirk always. God Bless DavidRuth & Don Tucker
Omaha, NE Friday, March 19, 2010 We were so sorry to hear of Kirk's death. I (Ruth) still have troubles accepting his mother's death as Dee was a dear friend of mine. You have our sincere sympathy for another great loss.Carla (Montgomery) Bowers
Lincoln, NE Thursday, March 18, 2010 Ron, Debbie and Thelma - my deepest sympathy goes out to you and the rest of your family. What would my childhood have been like without Debbie and Kirk? Time goes so fast and we lose touch with people who have been important to us and then it is too late. Please know how very, very sorry I am and how this has brought back many happy and funny memories. May the memories of his life comfort you now. Love Ya, CarlaDebbie Warren
Omaha, NE Thursday, March 18, 2010 I'm so sorry Deb and the Bartling family. Kirk was always so much fun in high school and always made me smile and laugh. What a kind hearted great guy! My prayers are with you and your family.Brenda (Goldberg) Partusch
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 18, 2010 So sorry to hear of your loss! Kirk was a great friend during our high school years. He will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. BrendaKay Guffey
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 18, 2010 Beth We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. We didn't know him but from what we have read he's must have been a really happy,fun,person who loved music. We know you'll miss him but he'll always be in your heart and in all the memories that you had with him. If you ever need to talk you know where I live and there's also Jodie. May God be with you and your Dads family in this hard time. God Bless You and we love you. (Aunt).Kay & JodieDon and Sally Atwell
Fremont, NE Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Kirk was a great guy. I'll never forget jamming in his basement with Grover and Lori. Our prayers are with Ron and Deb.Jim Mather
Oceanside, Ca Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Please accept our deepest condolences from the Mather Family. We are thinking of you during this time.Sheryl Nelson
Fremont, NE Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Deb, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and his daughter, father and grandmother. I know the two of you were very close. I am so sorry. I had seen Kirk regularly, he was always smiling and so friendly. May God help you through this hard time. You have my deepest sympathy. SherylGary and Jetta Morrison
Salina, KS Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Kirk was my best friend in High School, we shared a lot of good times together and pancakes.He always loved listening to music. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family. He will always be of my Bart Alan Kirkling.Shawn Anderson
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Just wanted to tell Deb and the whole family how sorry I am to hear about Kirk. We had alot of good times and talks listening to music. I remember Kirk as a kind, funny happy guy who loved music and loved to laugh. Again, Deb I am thinking about you ShawnDoug Depue
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, March 17, 2010 I knew Kirk, when he worked over in Galvanizing, would visit with him occasionally, Kirk was a Real Nice guy, someone i enjoyed talking with. My Deepest Sympathy goes out to his Father,his Grandmother, his sister Deb, and his Daughter. I just wanted to let you all know, how terribly sorry i am for the loss of your loved one. May the Lord help you to find prase and comfort. God Bless !!