Dan
Dan Burchett
Danny J. ‘Dan’ Burchett of Otsego, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in Kalamazoo. Dan was born March 17, 1945 in Otsego to Loren and Berniece (Boerman) Burchett and was a lifelong resident of the area.
From 1963 to 1966 he served his country in the U.S. Army and was a sergeant serving in Santo Domingo. For thirty years he was employed at Menasha Corp. in Otsego, retiring as a millwright. An Eagle Scout, he enjoyed spending time in the out-of-doors with his children.
On June 8, 1968 in Otsego he was married to JoAnn Moody, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Christina Lewis of Saugatuck, Mike (fiancée Janelle Quigley) Burchett of Otsego and Justin (Sarah) Burchett of Gaylord; five grandchildren, Cameron, Olin, David, Lexy and Ashley; his mother, Berniece Burchett of Otsego; his mother-in-law, Patricia Moody of Otsego; siblings, Stanley (Charlotte) Burchett of Kalamazoo, Sandra Morey of Plainwell and Barbara (Bob) Fuller of Otsego; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may meet with Dan’s family from 4 to 6:30 P.M. Friday, June 28, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where a Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 P.M. with Deacon Dean Hermann officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Otsego Elks Club.
Contributions in memory of Dan may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or
Michigan Nature Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Chuck & Mary Ann Alexander
June 26, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Dear Jo Ann & family. We are so sad to hear of Dan’s sudden death. All of you are in our prayers. I (Chuck) will be at the service, but Mary Ann is unable to attend, but sends her sympathy.
God Bless You Always,
Chuck
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Darl and Joyce Gilliland
June 26, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Dear JoAnn and family,
We are so sorry about your loss. May the happy memories get you through this difficult time. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Sending our love and much sympathy,
Darl & Joyce
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
June 27, 2013 at 7:10 am
Dear JoAnn and Family,
Please know that Dan is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you! Love you all!
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Bryon and Kim Sheldon
June 27, 2013 at 7:21 am
So sorry for your lose. we keep you all in our prayers.
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Dave and Joy Perricone
June 27, 2013 at 9:50 am
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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Michael & Barbara Kiella
June 27, 2013 at 10:43 am
Very sorry for your loss JoAnn…
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Sue-Foster Marasco
June 27, 2013 at 10:59 am
Dear Joanne and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you shared comfort you,
Love,
Sue-Foster Marasco
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SANDY AND DAVE HOLLAND
June 27, 2013 at 1:55 pm
DEAR JOANN
MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR YOU RIGHT NOW AS I REMEMBER THE PAIN YOU ARE FEELING, HE WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE DAY HE AND KEN WENT CANOEING DOWN THE RIVER. GOD HAS OPENED HIS ARMS TO THIS DEAR MAN! GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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Jane C. Wolfe
June 27, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Dear JoAnn, I am so sory to hear of Dan’s death, and the sudden manner of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and top your family.
Jane Wolfe,
Springfield, MO
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Kathi Brazee
June 27, 2013 at 6:55 pm
Dear Friend Barb and Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. Hate to live so far a way at times like this. Praying for you and HUGS your way. God Bless, Kathi
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Donna Holland
June 27, 2013 at 7:10 pm
Barb and family,
My thought and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Keep your memories close to your heart for comfort. Donna
Reply
Frank Gison
June 27, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Joann-I was shocked today to hear of Dan’s sudden passing. I’d like to offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family. I have so many great memories of our time together in High School and shortly thereafter before we both headed off to War. I was looking forward to the class reunion and an opportunity to see him again. We’ve been away from Otsego for 37 years and sure miss everyone.
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Jim and Patti (Khodl) Hewitt
June 28, 2013 at 10:13 am
Dear JoAnn, Sandy Morey, and other family members,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this very sad time You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Russ Brown
June 28, 2013 at 10:47 am
So sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. We go way back and I have lots of good memories. You two have done wonderful things and I hope you will have those memories to comfort you in these most trying times. Rest well, Dan is now watching over all of us now. Thanks for the memories that I have, REST IN PEACE, brother Dan, Russ and Kathy
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Jan (Sage) Crandall
June 28, 2013 at 11:18 am
To Dan’s family,
My father, Bob Sage, was the scout leader for Dan at the time he received his Eagle Scout award and he always spoke so highly of Dan. Scouting gave them all many fond memories and I remember Dan from those events and from school. You have my sincere sympathy at this difficult time. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Joy and Josh Leisen
June 28, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Dear Justin and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending warm thoughts, hugs and prayers to you as you go through this difficult time. Justin, please know that your AmeriCorps family is here for you if you need anything at all.
With love and a heavy heart,
Joy and Josh
Gaylord, MI
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Matt Hermann
June 28, 2013 at 6:21 pm
I am so sorry for your loss Joanne. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Matthew, Karen, Caleb and Brielle Hermann
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From 1963 to 1966 he served his country in the U.S. Army and was a sergeant serving in Santo Domingo. For thirty years he was employed at Menasha Corp. in Otsego, retiring as a millwright. An Eagle Scout, he enjoyed spending time in the out-of-doors with his children.
On June 8, 1968 in Otsego he was married to JoAnn Moody, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Christina Lewis of Saugatuck, Mike (fiancée Janelle Quigley) Burchett of Otsego and Justin (Sarah) Burchett of Gaylord; five grandchildren, Cameron, Olin, David, Lexy and Ashley; his mother, Berniece Burchett of Otsego; his mother-in-law, Patricia Moody of Otsego; siblings, Stanley (Charlotte) Burchett of Kalamazoo, Sandra Morey of Plainwell and Barbara (Bob) Fuller of Otsego; several nieces and nephews.
Friends may meet with Dan’s family from 4 to 6:30 P.M. Friday, June 28, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, where a Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 P.M. with Deacon Dean Hermann officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Otsego Elks Club.
Contributions in memory of Dan may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or
Michigan Nature Association
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Dan Burchett
Condolence Messages
Chuck & Mary Ann Alexander
June 26, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Dear Jo Ann & family. We are so sad to hear of Dan’s sudden death. All of you are in our prayers. I (Chuck) will be at the service, but Mary Ann is unable to attend, but sends her sympathy.
God Bless You Always,
Chuck
Reply
Darl and Joyce Gilliland
June 26, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Dear JoAnn and family,
We are so sorry about your loss. May the happy memories get you through this difficult time. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Sending our love and much sympathy,
Darl & Joyce
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
June 27, 2013 at 7:10 am
Dear JoAnn and Family,
Please know that Dan is now an Angel in Heaven watching over you! Love you all!
Reply
Bryon and Kim Sheldon
June 27, 2013 at 7:21 am
So sorry for your lose. we keep you all in our prayers.
Reply
Dave and Joy Perricone
June 27, 2013 at 9:50 am
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Reply
Michael & Barbara Kiella
June 27, 2013 at 10:43 am
Very sorry for your loss JoAnn…
Reply
Sue-Foster Marasco
June 27, 2013 at 10:59 am
Dear Joanne and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you shared comfort you,
Love,
Sue-Foster Marasco
Reply
SANDY AND DAVE HOLLAND
June 27, 2013 at 1:55 pm
DEAR JOANN
MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR YOU RIGHT NOW AS I REMEMBER THE PAIN YOU ARE FEELING, HE WAS SUCH A GREAT GUY, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE DAY HE AND KEN WENT CANOEING DOWN THE RIVER. GOD HAS OPENED HIS ARMS TO THIS DEAR MAN! GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Reply
Jane C. Wolfe
June 27, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Dear JoAnn, I am so sory to hear of Dan’s death, and the sudden manner of his passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and top your family.
Jane Wolfe,
Springfield, MO
Reply
Kathi Brazee
June 27, 2013 at 6:55 pm
Dear Friend Barb and Family: Sorry to hear of your loss. Hate to live so far a way at times like this. Praying for you and HUGS your way. God Bless, Kathi
Reply
Donna Holland
June 27, 2013 at 7:10 pm
Barb and family,
My thought and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Keep your memories close to your heart for comfort. Donna
Reply
Frank Gison
June 27, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Joann-I was shocked today to hear of Dan’s sudden passing. I’d like to offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family. I have so many great memories of our time together in High School and shortly thereafter before we both headed off to War. I was looking forward to the class reunion and an opportunity to see him again. We’ve been away from Otsego for 37 years and sure miss everyone.
Reply
Jim and Patti (Khodl) Hewitt
June 28, 2013 at 10:13 am
Dear JoAnn, Sandy Morey, and other family members,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this very sad time You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Russ Brown
June 28, 2013 at 10:47 am
So sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. We go way back and I have lots of good memories. You two have done wonderful things and I hope you will have those memories to comfort you in these most trying times. Rest well, Dan is now watching over all of us now. Thanks for the memories that I have, REST IN PEACE, brother Dan, Russ and Kathy
Reply
Jan (Sage) Crandall
June 28, 2013 at 11:18 am
To Dan’s family,
My father, Bob Sage, was the scout leader for Dan at the time he received his Eagle Scout award and he always spoke so highly of Dan. Scouting gave them all many fond memories and I remember Dan from those events and from school. You have my sincere sympathy at this difficult time. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Reply
Joy and Josh Leisen
June 28, 2013 at 12:06 pm
Dear Justin and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending warm thoughts, hugs and prayers to you as you go through this difficult time. Justin, please know that your AmeriCorps family is here for you if you need anything at all.
With love and a heavy heart,
Joy and Josh
Gaylord, MI
Reply
Matt Hermann
June 28, 2013 at 6:21 pm
I am so sorry for your loss Joanne. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Matthew, Karen, Caleb and Brielle Hermann
Reply
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