Brahman breeders mourn loss of Kearin Streeter

Family friend and Central Queensland AgForce representative Sharon Howard said his loss was being felt around the country. 

“Beth and Remy have lost a husband and father, the Marlborough district has lost a local, the Brahman industry has lost a breeder, the bush has lost a mate, and we’re all worse off because of it,” Mrs Howard said. 

“Kearin was an identity in the rural industry and a disease robbed him and his family of his future. My sincere condolences to the entire family.”

Australian Brahman Breeders’ Association president John Croaker echoed Mrs Howard’s sentiments. 

“He certainly will be missed. He and Beth were a great team and Remy is certainly showing a lot of enthusiasm and interest in the breed as well,” he said. 

”Kearin had established the Palmvale Stud as his share of the Fairy Springs stud back in the early ‘80s, and he and Beth turned it into one of the flagship red Brahman herds of the breed. 

“They’ve developed an enviable reputation for producing high quality cattle and particularly some of their poll bloodlines which have been eagerly sought after.

“The Palmvale bulls have found their way into many of the leading red Brahman studs in the country.

“He certainly will be a loss personally to they industry. He was a very likeable person and very good company.”

Mr Streeter will be farewelled in a funeral service next Tuesday at the Rockhampton Crematorium at 2pm, followed by drinks at the Great Western Hotel. 

The family have requested attendees wear their boots, jeans and hats to honour the great cattleman that Mr Streeter was.