Gary Vincent Burden, 70, Green Bay, passed away at home on Oct. 22, 2020. Gary was born on Nov. 5, 1949, in Shell Lake to Paul V. and Virginia M. Burden. He was a 1968 graduate of Spooner High School, Spooner.
On June 15, 1969, Gary married Deborah Ann Griffin in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Gary worked all his life in the veneer and hardwood plywood industry, ending his career as co-owner of Burkel-Piette in Oconto Falls. He had a passion for deer hunting, fishing and gardening. He loved traveling, among his favorite destinations were International Beatles Week in Liverpool, England and more recently Venice and Rome, Italy.
Gary is survived by wife, Debbie; daughters, Christine (Laura) Burden of Saukville, and Jodi (Richard) Petersen, of Combined Locks; son, Jeffery Burden, of Madison; grandchildren, Kyle and Lauren Katchem, Claire and Bella Petersen; and great-granddaughter, Noelle Jourdan. Gary is also survived by sisters, Jean (Chris) Burden, of West Salem, and Adele Burden, Rice Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Virginia Burden.
Due to COVID-19, no public services will be held. A portion of Gary’s cremains will be scattered in Douglas County, where he deer hunted for over 50 years. Final internment to be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler (Asheville), North Carolina.
The family wishes to thank Unity Hospice, DePere, for the extraordinary care provided during Gary’s illness, especially RN Cindy and CNA Amy. Your support and expertise during the past eleven months were surpassed only by your compassion and love. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Unity Hospice.
Pfotenhauer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences are welcome at www.pfotenhauerfuneralhome.com.
Gary V. Burden
