Photo courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Wheaton
Wheaton, Illinois
May 4, 1930 – Oct 13, 2020 (Age 90)
Harold L. Burshtan, age 90, a resident of Wheaton, IL died October 13, 2020 of natural causes. He was born May 4, 1930 to Sam & Esther Burshtan in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathleen; his children David (Kathy) Burshtan & Tracy Gates; his grandchildren Morgan,...
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I am so sorry for your lost. May your Grandpa's memory be eternal.
Lindsey Burshtan
October 28, 2020 | Wheaton, IL | Friend
Harold was a wonderful caring man, he will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Jeri Houser Lipuma
October 27, 2020 | Neighbor
My condolences to Mr. Bursthans family. He was my high school principle at Wheaton North High School from 1985 to 1989. He will be missed
Debbie FRENCH
October 20, 2020 | Sandwich, IL | Friend
My condolences to the entire family! Mr. Bursthan was always the first person you saw walking in the door and a lot of times the last one out the door. He always had a smile and willing to assist. He was a great mild mannered man to his students!
Anne Wiedow
October 20, 2020 | Romeoville, IL | Student
What a true legend!!! A man who loved life, and you could see that in his smile every day as he greeted his students and faculty. That is the BEST obituary I have ever read. What a great life he lead and lived it to the very fullest.
God Bless Harold.
Steve Zelinsky
October 19, 2020 | Wildwood, MO | Student
I and my siblings were fortunate enough to have Harold Burshtan as our principal at Wheaton Warrenville High School. Mr. Burshtan stood at the entrance to school and greeted the students every day. He made every effort to get to know each student and it was apparent that he cared about each and every one. While he was tough, he was always fair and lent a sympathetic ear. Because we knew he cared, we knew we could go to him with issues or concerns. You knew he would listen and impart his...
Cindy (VanderMolen) Lucaccioni
October 18, 2020 | Student
My heart goes out to Harold’s family. He was a lovely neighbor with a smile on his face even when he was in pain. He will be missed.
Madeleine Barbieri Marbach
October 18, 2020 | Neighbor
Harold made me smile every morning he came in to Wheaton Sport Center...(I,Michael,worked at Reception Desk)...Harold would come around 5:30 AMor so and he would always always say out loud...”I’m not going on that line”...”Michael will take forever to check me in”...I miss Harold everyday....
Michael Brancato
October 17, 2020 | Carol Stream
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
October 18, 2020 | Wheaton, IL