Richard J. Burns' Obituary
Richard J. Burns, age 72, of Wild Rose, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at his residence. Richard was born in the Town of Weston, Marathon County on February 11, 1938, the son of the late James B. and Irma (Burke) Burns. On October 29, 1954 he married Elaine Hansen in Hammond, Wisconsin. He worked for American Motors and later was a LP service driver at Jenks Gas in Wild Rose. He is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wild Rose. Richard is survived by his wife; Elaine Burns, Wild Rose; his son: Gary (Sue) Burns, Redgranite, WI; two grandchildren: Josh (Tabitha) Burns and Becky Burns; two great grandchildren: Austin & Jonathan Burns; his brother: Donald Burns, Menomonie, WI; Step-Mother: Gladys Burns, Menomonie; Step-Brother: Larry Joe Burns, Menomonie; Step-Sisters: Susie (Dave) Halverson; Mary Lou (Dory) Skillings and Linda Burns all of Menomonie. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Services will be on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 11 AM at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Wild Rose with Reverend Dale Bahls, officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday morning from 10 AM until the time of services at the church. Holly Funeral Home of Wild Rose is assisting the family with arrangements.
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