Waldo McBurney

Who was Waldo McBurney?

Ralph Waldo McBurney, usually known as Waldo, was said to be the oldest worker in the United States. Until a relatively short time before his death at age 106, he lived and worked as a beekeeper in the city of Quinter, Kansas. Although he was born in Quinter and had lived in the Quinter area for many years, he had also lived near the Kansas cities of Sterling and Beloit. In his last years, he was recognized nationwide for his longevity.