Owen Roger Burgess' Obituary
Racine-Owen Roger Burgess, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Ascension All Saints.
Owen was born to the late Roger and Magdalene (nee Hoyer) Burgess on June 19, 1944, in Racine. He was united in marriage to Karen Ruud on September 14, 1963, at Christ Church United Methodist also in Racine.
Owen worked at Famco Machinery in Kenosha for several years. He loved to golf and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs. Most of all, Owen loved his family and was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Owen will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Karen; children: Michael (Gretchen) Burgess and Julie (Matthew) Noll; grandchildren: Megan (Tate), Hayley, Allison (Joshua), Jacob (fiancé: Kaleigh), and Tanner; great-grandchildren: Chloe, Addison, and Landon; sister, Marge (James) Greenfield; along with several other relatives and friends.
Owen is predeceased by his sister, Judy Jarosz.
Private family services for Owen will be held.
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