Jerome Burns

Burns, Jerome 'Jerry' Dad's ride to the banquet table that has no end arrived for him at 12:02am on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, he was 88. Preceded in death by his parents and 8 siblings, Jerry was born and raised in N.E. Minneapolis. Married for 65 years to Charline (Peterson). Jerry was father to Thomas (Rennae), Jacqueline (Erast) Winiarczyk, Allan (Kurt Jensen), Scott (Laura) & Michael (Becky). Grandfather of 10, Katherine, John and Elizabeth Burns, Natalie, Jeremiah & Duane Winiarczyk, Bethany & Luther Burns and Liam & Devyn Burns. Great-grandfather of two, Anthony & Nicolas. Jerry was a proud WWII, combat wounded, Purple Heart recipient veteran. His love of life, family and humor exuded from every pore of his body. Jerry worked as a Letter Carrier for US Postal Service for 34 years. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 9. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 26th at 11:00 am, with visitation 1hr prior to the service at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church, 1509 27th Ave. NE in Minneapolis. A luncheon of his favorite foods will follow. Please join our family in a final tribute to this amazing man. Washburn-McReavy.com Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828

Published on July 24, 2014