Burton, Bruce W. Age 83 - loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather - passed away peacefully on June 11 in Scottsdale, Arizona. A Minnesota native, Bruce served as Dean of William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul from 1975-80, where he also taught real estate law for 17 years. Bruce was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney in Minneapolis before returning to his true calling (teaching), serving as Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law in Houston for 12 years. In retirement, Bruce went on to serve as a Visiting Professor at numerous law schools, including Marquette University, Willamette University, and Charlotte School of Law. Throughout his career, Bruce published dozens of law-related articles in prestigious legal journals. Survived by spouse, Marlyse Burton; children: Victoria (Michael) Smith, Jeffrey (Cindy) Burton, George (Laura) Livermore, Gina Livermore, Paige Erickson, Leanne Mazzanti; grandchildren: Maddie, Mikaela, Gordon, Madeline, Dylan, Matthew, Michael, Mary, and great grandchild Adalynn. Preceded in death by parents Minnie and Lansing Burton, and siblings Don (Ann) Burton and Beverly (Walt) Wychor. A private service will be held at a later date in Bruce's hometown of Fairmont, Minnesota.

Published on June 19, 2022