BORN

1934

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Schramka Funeral Home - Menomonee Falls

W164 N9034 Water Street

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Ronald Burdick Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2012.

Ronald G. Burdick, 78, of Oconomowoc, WI passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 15th at Linden Court in Waukesha. Ronald was born Feb. 22, 1934 in Beloit, WI to Sylvester and Ruth (Gotham) Burdick. He graduated from Beloit College in 1956 and spent the next 2 years in the United States Army playing trumpet in the band. Ronald married Sarah (Sally) LaDuke Oct. 12, 1957.

He worked for K-Mart for 37 years, 26 as a store manager. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, boating, skiing, and life in general. Ronald is survived by his wife Sally, sons David and John (Karen), daughters Ruth Northrup (Bob) and Mary Toebe (Jim) also survived by grandchildren, Jonathan and Christopher Burdick, Renee' Toebe, and Michael and Steven Northrup. In addition, he is survived by his brothers Frank (Barbara) and Robert (Glenda), sisters-in-law Nancy Albert and Mary Gokey.

Visitation will be held Sat., May 19 from 2pm to 3:30pm followed by the Memorial Service, officiated by the Rev. Steve Welch, pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ, 815 S. Concord Rd., Oconomowoc, WI.

The family of Ron wish to thank the staff of Linden Court, Waukesha and the staff of Home and Hospice Advantage for their compassionate and loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Linden Court, Waukesha.

Schramka Funeral Home, Menomonee Falls is serving the family.

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May 24, 2012

Maria (Rainwater) Olson

So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Know, Sally, that you and your famly are in our prayers. God keep you in his arms and ease your pain.

May 23, 2012

Kathy Hanratty

Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family.

May 21, 2012

tanya Geiger

Sally,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. You were blessed with many wonderful years and Ron was blessed to have you. I hope you find strength in all of the wonderful memories that the two of you shared through the years. My prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Tanya Geiger

May 19, 2012

morrie rudberg

Sally- I was saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Our paths crossed when I worked at his store as a pharmacist and then again playing with him in New Horizons band in Waukesha and at the Door County band camp. He was a kind and gentle person. Please accept my deepest sympathies

May 19, 2012

Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I think you know, Sally, EXACTLY what it is our hearts today. Wish sooo much that we could be there for you. Sending hugs to all of you and a SPECIAL big one for you, Sally. God bless and know that our prayers for you will continue...Love you, Ken 'n Theresa

May 18, 2012

Lynn (Downs) Ihlenfeldt

Dear Sally & Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Here's a long-distance hug for you all. I'm sorry I can't join you for the services Saturday, but my thoughts and prayers will be there.

May 18, 2012

Dear Sally and family, My first message was not printed. You should ask the funeral home about it. You and your family would have enjoyed it. We send our prayers and love. Peggy and Bob Blum Sarasota, Florida.

May 17, 2012

Jean & Dick Woollacott

Sally and Family, We have missed our Corvette trips to visit you guys this year. So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May 17, 2012

My good friend since second grade! I will miss him. Thanks, Sally , for taking such good care of him. Our prayers are with you.
God Bless, Fred Gobel

May 17, 2012

Judie Brindle

Sally, so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I have missed you and Ron here in Foxwood and pray God be with you in this difficult time

God Bless

Judie Brindle

May 17, 2012

Cherie Kunz

Sally, I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ron was blessed with you at his side and I'm sure that provided him with huge peace and comfort while he journeyed through his disease. I pray for that same peace and comfort for you. Cherie Kunz, MSW Waukesha Memorial

May 17, 2012

Alzheimer's Association of Southeastern Wisconsin

On behalf of everyone here at the Alzheimer's Association - thank you so much for thinking of us at this time of loss to your family. Memorial donations made in Ronald's name will be put to immediate use serving families and supporting research. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Hlavacek, Executive Director

May 17, 2012

Sally. We missed seeing you in Englewood this past year but kept up with things through Pauline. So very sorry! Genie & Geo Hindall

May 17, 2012

Sally. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and are so sorry for your loss. I was thinking about our times at the spa at Foxwood, telling stories and enjoying each others company. We are planing on being at the visitation on Sat. to give you a big hug. See you then. Love. Ray and Celeste Klett (Camp Awana, Fredonia, WI)

May 17, 2012

Bonnie & Dave Downs

Sally, our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We will always have memories of our wonderful vacations together at the cottage, playing bridge,visiting and just relaxing. Ron was a special guy.
We love you all,
Bonnie & Dave Downs

May 16, 2012

Geri Heppe

Sally and Family, Please know how sorry I am for your loss. It has been an honor to work with your family and get to know some of you. You are in my prayers as is Ron. God Bless you for the love and attention you gave him in his journey, you are a wonderful wife and family. Geri

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