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Obituary for Andrew "Andy" E. Burgeson
PEORIA — On Monday January 10, 2022, Andrew “Andy” E. Burgeson, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL.
Andy was born on August 13, 1940, in Canton, IL, to Carl E. “Lefty” and Irene E. (Tolle) Burgeson. He married Eunice P. Schierer January 13, 1962, in Metamora, IL. She survives. Also surviving their children Michele (Charles) Barbieur of East Peoria, IL, Bridget (Paul) Sherman of Peoria, IL, and Scott Burgeson of Howell, MI and three grandchildren Anthony Barbieur, Zachary and Elizabeth Sherman. He is also survived by his sister April Pierce of West Peoria, IL, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.
Andy was preceded in death by his father, Carl “Lefty”, his mother, Irene and sister Martha “Marty” Burgeson.
Andy was a 1958 graduate of Peoria High School. He was an Operating Engineer Local 649 for 61 years retiring in 2002. Andy enjoyed boating in his younger years and became an avid fisherman in his later years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, playing cards with his family and friends, working with stained glass, tinkering on projects in the garage, auto racing and was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 9:30 AM until time of funeral service at 10:30 AM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Msgr. Jason Gray will officiate and burial of ashes will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Andy’s memory may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, IL, or Peoria Humane Society in Peoria, IL.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandslamon.com.
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Andy was born on August 13, 1940, in Canton, IL, to Carl E. “Lefty” and Irene E. (Tolle) Burgeson. He married Eunice P. Schierer January 13, 1962, in Metamora, IL. She survives. Also surviving their children Michele (Charles) Barbieur of East Peoria, IL, Bridget (Paul) Sherman of Peoria, IL, and Scott Burgeson of Howell, MI and three grandchildren Anthony Barbieur, Zachary and Elizabeth Sherman. He is also survived by his sister April Pierce of West Peoria, IL, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.
Andy was preceded in death by his father, Carl “Lefty”, his mother, Irene and sister Martha “Marty” Burgeson.
Andy was a 1958 graduate of Peoria High School. He was an Operating Engineer Local 649 for 61 years retiring in 2002. Andy enjoyed boating in his younger years and became an avid fisherman in his later years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, playing cards with his family and friends, working with stained glass, tinkering on projects in the garage, auto racing and was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 9:30 AM until time of funeral service at 10:30 AM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Msgr. Jason Gray will officiate and burial of ashes will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Peoria, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Andy’s memory may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, IL, or Peoria Humane Society in Peoria, IL.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandslamon.com.
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Visitation
Wednesday
19
Jan
9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Funeral Service
Wednesday
19
Jan
10:30 AM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
Location
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
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