Leonard C. Burch
Wednesday, January 17, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Age:
78 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday December 26, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday December 27, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Thursday December 27, 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Pax Christi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Wednesday, January 17, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Age:
78 years old
Wednesday, January 17, 1934
Date of Death:
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Age:
78 years old
Leonard C. Burch
A funeral Mass for Leonard C. Burch will be at 11:00am Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Pax Christi Catholic Church with Rev. Joe Fogal officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm – 7:30pm on Wednesday evening at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Leonard Cecil Burch, 78, of Rochester passed away on December 20, 2012 at Season’s Hospice in Rochester.
Leonard Cecil Burch was born January 17, 1934 to Cecil and Agnes (Tradup) Burch on a farm near Potsdam, MN. At the age of 6, the family moved to rural Stewartville, MN where he attended early grade school. The family then moved to rural Pine Island, MN where he graduated from Pine Island High School in 1953.
Leonard was a Veteran having served in the Army from 1954 to 1956.
On December 22, 1956 he married Dorothy M. Lilly in Rochester, MN. During their 56 years of marriage, they raised five children and made their home in the Rochester and Byron areas.
On October 1, 1956 Mr. Burch began a 33-year career with IBM, training at Endicott, New York, returning to the Rochester location in 1957 where he worked in various capacities of model making and Department Manager. He retired in 1990. From 1992 to 1997 he was employed by American Express and in recent years had worked part time for Gold Cross Courier Services.
Leonard was a member of Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester.
He enjoyed golf, fishing, woodworking; having made many treasured pieces of furniture including hutches, credenza, cradles, rocking chairs and many other items for his wife, children and grandchildren. Leonard and Dorothy enjoyed winter vacationing in Arizona for 21 consecutive years, having many wonderful times with friends and relatives.
Leonard was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He was known for his good-natured smile and mild manner.
In addition to his wife he is survived by five children; Richard A. (Eileen) of Kasson, Randy J. (Arlene) of Temecula, CA, James L. (Pamela) of Kasson, Deanna K. (James) Anderson of Champlin, MN and Patricia L. Trelstad of Rochester. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; Timothy (Christine) Burch, Alicia (Kevin) Mickow, Janelle (Thomas) McHugo, Daniel (Mary) Burch, Megan (Jay) Berry, Anthony (Theresa) Burch, Ashley Burch, Amanda Burch, Michael Anderson, Joseph Anderson, Daniel Anderson and Thomas Anderson, Jessica Trelstad and Heather Trelstad; eight great-grandchildren Jonathan and Rebekah Burch, Andrew and Kyle Sorensen, Zachary McHugo, Kole, Savannah and Karsin Mickow; a sister Marlys McRoberts of Apple Valley, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Dorothy Hartleip of Byron, MN.
The family prefers memorial be made to Mayo Clinic Cancer Research or Pax Christi Catholic Church.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Leonard C. Burch has received the following condolences.
i am so sorry to hear leonard had passed. he was the best courrier we have ever had in faribault. him and i had an extra special bond that i will always cherish. please know that you had a wonderful man in leonard. he was greatly missed when he had to leave gold cross. always loved his smile . please except my condolences.
Dear Dorothy and Family,
Please know how much we are thinking of you all during this time of remembering and celebrating Leonard and his life. His legacy continues in your beautiful family. Our prayers are with you and please know how special Leonard was to our family and how much we think of you, Dorothy.
Blessings,
Takahashi Family
Dorothy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I hope that you will find comfort in all of the happy memories that you have of Len and you enjoying life, family, and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla Kilpatrick
Dear Burch family and Marlys McRoberts,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Len's passing. He really was a great guy and I will always remember him for his big smile and his deep laugh. He always seemed to be in a good mood and enjoyed life.
Aunt Marlys, I am sure it is difficult to lose a brother and sister, both in the same year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as well.
Sincerely,
Al Hartleip
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Burch family which includes also our daughter-in-law, Deanna. our son Jim and the grandkids. Lenny will be deeply missed and many fond memories of our times together . Stay strong for one another.
God Bless you all and may he rest in peace.
Red and Betty Anderson
TO THE BURCH FAMILY
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LEONARD
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS BE WITH YOU ALL
FROM TRACY DISTAD
Dear Burch Family,
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. We will remember Len's friendly, easy-going ways. He always had a friendly greeting everytime we would sit and visit. He will be missed, but fondly remembered.
Love,
John, Brenda and Ryan Anderson
New Richmond, WI
Jim,
Very sorry to hear about your dad. So hard to lose a parent and more so during the holidays. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your whole family.
Cathy Holz