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SYCAMORE – Edwin R. Burgess III, 60, of Sycamore, Ill., died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at his home.
Born Dec. 3, 1952, in Oak Lawn, the son of Edwin R. and Fern Burgess Jr., he married Dayle Bakes on Sept. 11, 1982.
Edwin was a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in industrial technology. He worked as a regional technology specialist for Sandvik Coromant for 10 years. His sense of humor and wonderful personality will always be remembered. Golfing, wood-working and ability to make beautiful jewelry were some of his incredible talents.
He is survived by his wife, Dayle; one son, Edwin R. Burgess IV (fiance, Brandie Lindo); one daughter, Rebecca (Justin) Haag; mother, Fern Burgess; and three sisters, Susan (Rick) Lambert, Carol (Rudy) Villareal and Ellen (Glen) Gozdel.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Butala Funeral Home and Crematory in Sycamore, with a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for Edwin R. Burgess III, in care of Butala Funeral Home and Crematory, 1405 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178.
For information or to sign the online guest book, visit www.ButalaFuneralHomes.com or call 815-895-2833.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the family be comforted by God who gives hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)
February 27, 2016
To the Burgess family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. jeanne
Jeanne Isabel
February 19, 2013
The thoughts and prayers of my family and I go out to Ted's family during this sad time. He will be missed.
Will Murphy
February 19, 2013
My most sincere condolonces to the Burgess family. I had the opportunity to know Ted briefly and he left the best impression as person and as a colleague. He will be missed...
Bob Madero
February 18, 2013
Sincere condolences to the Burgess family, Ted was a valued member of our Sandvik Coromant family and will be sorely missed.
"B" Murray
February 18, 2013
Dearest Dayle,
I am so very sorry to learn of your heartache with the passing of Ted! I know how proud of him you were and how much you loved him. I will keep you and your children in my thoughts and prayers ~ God Bless you all and carry you through this very difficult time.
Jacque Taylor-Lampkins
February 17, 2013
Burgess Family: I am so sorry to hear of Ted's passing I will always remember him from Dustin and Ted's scouting years.
Robert and Lynda Bruce
Lynda Bruce
February 16, 2013
My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. Edwin touched many lives, and is greatly missed. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief. (1 Cor 15:26)
J K
February 16, 2013
My most sincere condolences go out to the entire Burgess Family ... It was a pleasure to know and work with Ted. He will be missed by many ...
Pete Mesa
February 15, 2013
Dear Burgess family. I will dearly miss Ted as he was my 'friend' of 33 years. He always spoke so highly of his family while on our little gold excursions! Know that he loved you so deeply. Gary and Gina Gregga
gary gregga
February 15, 2013
Very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. He was always more than just a good salesman to us at Cobra. You have our deepest condolences.
Matt Sullivan
February 15, 2013
Dayle
I am so sorry. What a great guy.
Mark Lipowski
February 15, 2013
I want to express my heartfelt sympathies to your family. Ted was a really great guy and will be missed by all of us who had the opportunity to work with him.
Tina Boling
February 15, 2013
Ted always had a great attitude while working at Sandvik. Also a wonderful and unforgettable sense of humor...and a great knowledge of metal cutting. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Brent Godfrey
February 15, 2013
Ted will be missed by all of his co workers and everyone he came into contact with. I didn't know him well but will always remember him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his family and friends, during this time.
Mark Pongracz
February 15, 2013
Dear Dayle, Ted and Becky,
Oh, my. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find a small bit of peace in your memories. Our hearts are breaking for you.
Sue & Steve Worley
February 15, 2013
It was with great sorrow that I learned about Ted's untimely passing. Unfortunately I did not get to know him well having only spoken to him on the phone. And yet, I knew he was a great guy by his manner of speaking and deep respect for his fellow man. And so, now he is in God's memory as well as ours.
Lance Fisher
February 15, 2013
I cannot remember a time where Ted was anything but kind, jovial and always smiling. It was a pleasure to see him always at Zone meetings. Will truly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very trying time. May God keep is hands upon you and guide through the days to come.
Leah Clark
February 15, 2013
Ted was a valued member of our Ballco family.Our Engineering and Tooling Groups depended on his industry knowledge and helpful ways for solving problems with elegant solutions.We will all miss him and offer our deepest condolences to his family.
Ozzie Van Gelderen,in behalf of Ballco Manufacturing
Ozzie Van Gelderen
February 15, 2013
Gonna miss the standup comedy at our zone meetings. I pray for God to give comfort and strength to the Burgess family during this difficult time.
Duane Lindsey
February 15, 2013
So very sorry to hear the news about Ted's passing. He was one of my bosses at Ideal and one of the best. He was easy to talk to and always had a funny take on things. He will be deeply missed by all who had the chance to know him.
Mike & Sue Sester
February 14, 2013
To a great man. Ted inspired many of us, from his humorous and clever wit, to his unlimited technical expertise. Hope the greens in Heaven are fast. Prayers and Blessings to you and your family.
Thomas Williamson
February 14, 2013
I worked with Ted many years at Ideal. Loved his sense of humor. Recently ran into him a couple months ago and caught up on everything. What a great guy!
Glenalee Smith
February 14, 2013
To the family of Ted. I have worked w/ Ted for many years. He was easy to spot thru the phone calls w/ his crazy sense of humor. I was glad to see him this December in TX, he's a great man. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Sheila Hillier
February 14, 2013
Our prayers are with your family during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Deb & Michael Donoho
February 14, 2013
Always enjoyed the opportunity to work with Ted at Ideal. Deepest sympathies to his family.
Dave Klopp
February 14, 2013
To the family of Ted. I am very sorry for your lose. Ted was our tool rep.here at Burgess Norton. I am fortunate to have worked with Ted. He always made you laugh with the jokes he told. He also talked about his family and from the stories he told i know he loved everyone very much. I will surely miss him and i will always cherish the memories.
John Einhaus
February 14, 2013
So sorry for you loss. Ted was my Boss at Ideal. I enjoyed working with Ted he had a great sense of humor.
Doug & Wanda Harkness
February 14, 2013
Burgess Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Ted at IDEAL for many years and he was a true professional with a wonderful sense of humor. My sincere sympathies to the entire family.
Rich Sheldon
February 14, 2013
He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Frank Schuchard
February 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Schroeder
February 13, 2013
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