Robert L. Burden, 86, of Kenosha, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009, with his family by his side. Born in La Porte, IN, on July 16, 1922, he came to Kenosha with his family as a young child and attended local schools. In 1980, he moved to Townsend, WI, returning in 2007 to Kenosha. On July 2, 1949, he married Georgia Nash in Kenosha. He worked at Simmons Co and later for American Motors Corp, retiring in 1980. A lifetime member of The PLAV, Robert enjoyed golfing, electronics and collecting 78 RPM records. Surviving are his wife, Georgia of Kenosha; a son, Robert L. (Gail) Burden of Racine; two daughters, Shirley Burden of Milwaukee and Terri (Stephen) Formella of Kenosha; a brother, Earl (Esther) Burden of Prescott, AZ; seven grandchildren, Beth (David) Breiling, Kathy Androwski, Thomas Peters, Lynn Formella, Deanna (Carl) Lemke, Stephen (Roxanne) Formella, Jr., and Colleen Kekahbah; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Burden; his mother, Dorothy Thornton; a step-son, George Peters; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 20th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Thursday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Robert’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Steve & Shelly Janesch
March 19, 2009
Georgia and family,Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bob and Georgia were wonderful customers and members of the Townsend community. Bob will truly be missed and hopefully wonderful memories will give you peace.Sincerely,Steve, Shelly, Mike & Marge Janesch @Mikes Supermarket - Townsend
Ron Burden
March 19, 2009
Dear Aunt Georgia, Terri and Robert. My heartfelt condolences go out to you Georgia in the loss of your husband, and to you Terri and Robert in the loss of your father. My memories of the times I have experienced with Uncle Bob will be of his sense of humor and light heartedness.My thoughts and prayers are with you today and into the future to help bring you peace, comfort and warm memories of all the great times you spent together with your beloved husband and father. Ron Burden
Richard & Kelly Burden
March 18, 2009
May your loved one sweet memories of a long and wonderful life give you the strength and comfort during this difficult time. Let Uncle Bob's soul rest in peace. Your family will be always in our prayers.