Kurt Bryan Anderson, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Oberlin, KS. He was born May 29, 1971, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Emalee (Tucker) Anderson. He grew up in Drumright, Oklahoma, graduating from Drumright High School in 1990. He attended Oklahoma State University, earning a degree in Agricultural Management.
Kurt spent his career working with agricultural co-ops throughout Kansas and Oklahoma, eventually serving as Co-op General Manager in Oberlin, Kansas, for more than 20 years. In 2002, he embraced fatherhood with the birth of his daughter, Emma Kay, followed by Ellison Kate in 2004. He was an active and devoted father, serving as their Girl Scout troop leader and sharing countless adventures with them.
Kurt’s involvement extended to his community, volunteering at the local movie theater, serving as President of the Economic Development Committee, and helping at county fair events. Later in life, he discovered a passion for motorcycles and his life partner, Buzzy Koerperich, sharing many road trips and poker runs together. He also became a steady presence in Buzzy’s children’s lives— Bailey, Ian, Piper, and Eli—and embraced the role of “Papa Kurt” with grandchildren, Beckham, Wesley, Bowen and Remy.
He is survived by his daughters, Emma and Ellie; mother, Emalee King; brother, Kent Anderson; life partner, Buzzy Koerperich; her children, Bailey (Adam) Rusk and children, Beckham, Bowen, and Remy; Ian (Brandi) Koerperich and son, Wesley; Piper Koerperich; and Eli Koerperich; step-sister, Keri King; nephew, Kendall Anderson; aunt, Lavada King; godparents, Darrell and Judy Wooster; and his beloved fur baby, Delilah.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Anderson; stepfather, Keith King; paternal grandparents, H.O. and Lucile Anderson; maternal grandparents, R.B. and Alice Jay Tucker; and uncle, Doug Tucker.
Funeral service to be held Wednesday, March 18, at 11:00 a.m. at the Methodist Church in Oberlin, KS. Visitation: 1:00– 7:00 p.m. with family receiving guests from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made out to the DCHS or Decatur County 4-H or the DCHS FFA Program. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com