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Funeral services will be held at Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Avenue, on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:00 am with Rev. George J. Kafer and Rev. Jaime Nolla officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and in the church on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Racine – Donald Ray Burdick, age 76, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Monday, August 22, 2016 with his family at his side.
Donald was born in Lindsey, WI on August 24, 1939 to the late George and Gladys (nee: Griffin) Burdick. A Racine resident since age 3, he graduated from Washington Park High School. Don married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann (nee: Leininger), on February 21, 1959.
Don was employed by JI Case Corp. for over 30 years where he was a steward and proud member of the Local 180. After retiring, he went to work for Milwaukee Metro Auto Auction. Don was a faithful member of Christ Church United Methodist where he served as a trustee, on the worship committee and was committed to keeping the parking lot clear during winter.
Among his interests, Don enjoyed fishing, camping, motorcycle rides and the Green Bay Packers. Above everything else, family is what Don was all about.
Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Mary; their children, Lucy Rooney, Gladys (Edward) Tanner and Dee (Dennis) Taggart II; grandchildren, Elise (Allan) Nielson-Neuendorf; Eric, Brittany & Edward III Tanner; Kayla Pugh, Brandon Burdick; Chloe & Blake Taggart; great-grandchildren, Graesen, Ryker, Gianna, Zara & Paxton; mother-in-law, Lucille Leininger; brothers-in-law, Walter (Cheryl) Leininger and Richard Leininger; pets, Max & Callie; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his dear daughter, Wanda Burdick; brothers and sisters, Sonny Burdick, Flora Osgood, Irma Sill; George, Art, Bob, Herb & Earl Burdick; Marie Booth and Floyd Burdick; and father-in-law, Walter Leininger, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Avenue, on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:00 am with Rev. George J. Kafer and Rev. Jaime Nolla officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and in the church on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.
A special note of thanks to the entire staff of Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints ICU for the compassionate care and support given in Don’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
Jim Poplawski says
Deepest Sympathy on your loss.
Jim ‘DOC’ Poplawski
Chairman, UAW Local 180 Retirees
Walt (Mac) and Paula Macomber says
Mary Ann,
We just learned of Don’s passing and want to share our thoughts. Mac and I enjoyed our Bible study classes with Don and looked forward to hearing his thoughts on whatever topic we were discussing. He had a way of looking at something and seeing a side of it that was lost on me — perhaps it was because he was miles ahead of me on the faith journey. We are out of town through Monday, but will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Peace.