Kirke Bergen Muse, 87, of Carmi, Illinois, died Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the home of friends in Evansville, Indiana. He was born May 22, 1934, in LaGrange, Kentucky, the son of Dorsey and Kathlene (Bergen) Muse.
He was a retired school teacher and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed playing his French horn, and taking care of his dogs and horses.
Survivors include his step-mother, Betty Brown of Carmi; daughters Chelsea Kathlene Muse of Atlanta, Georgia, Leah Kathlene Dowling of Eagle River, Alaska, Keri Brook (Mickey) Meszarious of Anchorage, Alaska; half-brother Tom Muse of Carmi; and several grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and half-brother David Muse.
In keeping with Kirke’s wishes, his remains were cremated with no services.
Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi is in charge of arrangements.