Service Details
Saturday, November 3, 2018
St. Lucy Catholic Church | 3101 Drexel Avenue | Racine, WI
- Visitation – 11:00 a.m.
- Funeral Mass – 12:00 pm
Private interment on Monday, November 5th
Memorial Suggestions
- St. Lucy Catholic Church
- Wisconsin Parkinson’s Association
Mt. Pleasant – Earl C. Burgan, 92, passed away at Bay Harbor Assisted Living on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was born in Chicago on February 28, 1926 but was a Racine area resident for most of his life. Earl was a proud Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific during WWII. On April 10, 1948 he was married in St. Edward’s Catholic Church to Shirley M. Tennessen.
Earl graduated from Marquette University in 1952 and went on to enjoy a successful career at M&I Bank spanning 31 years retiring in 1985 as a Sr. Vice-President and Director. His involvement with the community includes serving as the Director of Kiwanis of Greater Racine; Director of the Catholic Education Committee of Racine; Director and Treasurer of the Salvation Army and Racine Visiting Nurses. He was a member of Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce and the Downtown Racine Association. In his free time Earl enjoyed fishing and playing golf, but mostly loved to spend time with his family and would often say “Didn’t we have a wonderful time?”
Earl is survived by his beloved wife of over 70 years, Shirley M. Burgan; their children, Annette (Robert) Vobora of Decorah, Iowa, Ray (Ellen) Burgan of Rhinelander, John (Linda) Burgan of Grafton, and Paul (Donna) Burgan of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Adam, Nick, Jamie, Christopher, Josh, Rachel, Lucas, Matthew, Kyle and Shawn; great-grandchildren, Micah, Daniel, Elliot and Amy; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Annette Burgan, and his step-mother, Frieda Burgan.
Funeral services will be held in St. Lucy Catholic Church (3101 Drexel Avenue) at 12:00pm on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Visitation will be from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. Earl’s family encourages memorials to either St. Lucy’s Church, or Wisconsin Parkinson Association.
The family wishes to thank Bay Harbor Assisted Living, Seasons Hospice and Grace Hospice for the excellent, loving care they provided to Earl.
Denise says
Paul,
My heart hurts for you and your family. Keep the good memories of your dad with you and it will help get you through this time! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Tim and Susan Bailey says
We are so sorry for your loss.
Joel and Nancy says
Deepest sympathies! Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Nick Bouchard says
Paul, My heartfelt sympathies to you, Donna, your boys and your whole family. I know you are all so lucky to have many wonderful memories and time spent together which will bring you through this smiling and full of love.
Judy Jones says
So Sorry for your loss. Earl was a wonderful person and I so enjoyed working with him at M&I Bank.
Margie Hefner Welniak says
Dear Ray and family, I had the privilege to work with/for your dad at M&I American Bank for a couple years after high school. I remember him for his kindness. My prayers and thoughts are for you and your family as you celebrate his life. May he rest in peace.
Jill Niesen says
Ray and Family,
My sinceerest condolences on the loss of your father. I know this is a difficult time. My thoughts are with you.
Steve & Grace Mitchell says
Paul so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your Dad and Mom. Give Donna and the kids a big hug and we will keep you in our prayers.
Marie Meyer says
So sorry to get this news. I am back living in Racine again, but have yet to be in contact with all Just got this news via niece Mary and Nancy