Please accept my condolences for your loss of a wonderful man, doctor, father and friend. I have many special memories growing up with Pat and his brothers.  Pat was one of the most energetic and fun characters that we enjoyed.  He also was kind enough to take time to visit with our Mother when she was diagnosed with cancer and helped to console her. Thank you, Pat and may you find peace.  Give my best to all of your family.  Pat was a hero.

My thoughts, prayers and sympathies go out to Kathy, Carolyn and Allison, and to Mike and Evelyn Burch.  I grew up in Williams Bay with the Burch family and am proud and grateful to have known them.  Pat was always a natural born leader and was never afraid to do whatever he thought it took to achieve the best result (good or questionable).  Even though I had older brothers as great mentors there are many things I  learned from Pat about leadership, toughness and resilience.  I always knew that Pat would be very successful in any professional endeavor and was so happy when he decided to go into the medical field. He was very to helpful to family members and friends who had serious medical conditions and I was always impressed and appreciative for his concern and assistance.  He will always be remembered.  

Greg Giovannetti 

My condolences to Mike and his family and Kathy and her family. I'm sad for what Pat's terrible disease cost you and all of us.

I've known Pat since we were both 6 years old. He was my friend, my teammate and my competitor. I always have had the greatest respect and administration for him. He was smart, athletic, kind, fair, an inspiration and a wonderful role model.

Pat and I had a lot in common growing up. Working single moms (a rarity then in Wms Bay) who we admired and loved very much and 3 siblings. We weren't the biggest kids in our grade but we were very competitive and combative. I think that I had more fist fights with Pat than all the other boys put together. But we always shook hands and remained friends. He was the kind of guy that you wanted on your side as, I am sure all of his work colleagues would agree. He was the best of us.

He will always remain all of these things to me.

My  sincere condolences to Pat's family. Pat and I were in the same class at WBHS. He was good looking, smart, nice guy. I knew he would accomplish great things. His parents and mine were good friends, had several family gatherings at their place near GWCC.  God Bless Pat and his wonderful family,  he will be missed. ??

To Pat's family and friends:  Our prayers and thoughts are with you during these difficult times.  I went to WBHS with Pat, as others have written, and agree not only was he a great and star athlete but a friend to all of us.  Pat was a year older than me, and to this day, remember an inspirational speech he gave our football team in a bus at halftime of a game.  All of us respected and looked up to him.  I also went to Lawrence University w Pat, and played football with him there as well.  It was his recommendation for me to play w him at Lawrence.  I was extremely sad to hear of his passing.  Rest in peace my friend

To Pat Burch’s Family,

 I went to Williams Bay High School with Pat and consider myself fortunate to know him. Although I was a year older than Pat, we played sports together and we were friends. And yes he was a great athlete but more than that he was a great person. He was a friend to many. He was kind, thoughtful, generous, caring and always seemed to have a smile on his face. I think everyone who knew him thought they were his best friend because he made us feel that way. It’s been a long time since I last saw Pat and that was my loss. I am happy for the life he led and the family and friends who shared his life. Pat obviously touched many people in his life. I am sure they all know how lucky they were. 
I send my deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to Pat’s family and friends. He will be missed by all but will be remembered in our hearts. In my life and in his memory, I will always try to be as giving as Pat was in his. ❤️

My deepest condolences to the Burch family. I graduated with Pat and have such fond memories of him. 

pat,loved football.so did I.as many others,.No grade school teams, ,so we had pick up games.Yerkes observatory. our field!Had a red and white helmet,painted it gold,thought ,I was cool,wrote,fran tarkington,on it and pat told me ,thats not how you spell it,.New he was smarter than me!Got to high school level,and we were good,made it to champs,.though,a lot smarter than me ,Pat, always made me feel equal.,.Went to a sadey hawkins dance in chicago,with pat,and bill higgins. Pats mustang,he bought earning money working,and still getting exllenT, GRADES,PAT HAD TIME FOR ME TO RETURN A CALL ABOUT A FAMILY  MEMBER OUT OF THE BLUE.,PAT NEVER FORGOT ABOUT YOU,AND THE MAN,YOU WERE!,A FRIEND AND A GREAT MEMORY OF GROWING UP.  THANKS,FRANK BUCKLE

I had the privilege of first meeting Pat back in Milwaukee when he was chief resident and I was a green intern.  He was a phenomenal teacher and compassionate clinician who I wished to emulate.  I was lucky to have our paths cross again in Baltimore where my first impressions of him were confirmed.  Later I was most fortunate to become his colleague and friend in Rochester.  His kindness, keen intellect and devotion to his patients will forever be his legacy.  I shall miss him greatly.  Sincere condolences to Kathy and all his family.  He shall be missed.

Tim Moynihan

Pat was a good friend and an excellent physician. He was one of the most admired clinicians in the Mayo Clinic Division of Medical Oncology.  His patients and his colleagues respected him completely.  He always prioritized the needs of the patients, and they loved him dearly.  He was the first to volunteer to help colleagues if they needed his expertise, and, if they were absent, he stepped in to care for their patients.  He was one of the most truly good-hearted people that I have ever met. He leaves a legacy that all of his friends and family can genuinely admire.

Pat was such a fantastic physician and colleague! He was so committed to helping future patients that even when he had to reluctantly leave clinical practice, he contributed greatly to the pancreatic research group.  Al and I were impressed with his determination and dedication to stay physically healthy and I recall many times seeing him working out strenuously at the Dan Abrahamson Healthy Living Center.  He did everything he could to be able to improve and we all miss him.  He had such a beautiful smile and I will especially remember that!!

Dear Burch Family, 

It saddens us to see Dr Burch passed away. He was such a compassionate physician and he cared so deeply for his patients. He took such excellent care of our relative including attending his funeral which was such a special gesture and gave us comfort. He will not be forgotten. 

Sincere condolences, 

Dan and Rita Marquardt 

Dear Burch Family, 

It saddens us to see Dr Burch passed away. He was such a compassionate physician and he cared so deeply for his patients. He took such excellent care of our relative including attending his funeral which was such a special gesture and gave us comfort. He will not be forgotten. 

Sincere condolences, 

Dan and Rita Marquardt 

Dear Kathy and family,

It was my privilege to share most of my years in oncology practice with Pat; in fact, we were office neighbors for years on East 12.  Pat was a model Mayo physician -- extremely thorough and knowledgeable, caring, and respectful of all.  He was committed to his patients, colleagues and trainees.  Pat was always generous with his time for those of us who had questions pertaining to his areas of expertise.  He had a dry sense of humor and we shared many stories, experiences and life events over the years.  

Pat valued the input of every member of the care team -- everyone loved working with him.

Our hearts are with you at this time of great loss.

Lynn and Mary

Kathy, Carrie and Allison--I am so sorry to hear of your huge loss.  Your husband/father was easily one of my favorite MDs to work with in so many ways.  

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Pam

medical oncology

Kathy and family,

My sympathy and prayers to you all as you mourn the loss of Patrick and celebrate his life and love.

Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and family.  Pat was a wonderful colleague and presence in our work life.  Thank you for sharing him with us in the latter years. We appreciate all he did for us, and for being a kind and gentle soul to many.  He is greatly missed.