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John R. Burr

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Jul 18, 1933 – Mar 28, 2025 (Age 91)

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BORN
July 18, 1933
DIED
March 28, 2025
AGE
91
LOCATION
Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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John R. Burr, age 91 of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born in Oshkosh on July 18, 1933 to the late Lester and Dorothy (Hoffman) Burr. John was united in marriage to Marjorie Bakirakis on July 4, 1963, and had three children.John was a remarkable individual who dedicated...

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Sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful person and boss. He will be missed.

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I'm sorry for your loss. I was a student of Dr. Burr around 1990 and I saw him in the musical "Fiorello!" at the Grand a couple years later. He was a good man who always had a smile on his face.

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What a wonderfully talented intelligent man , friend and individual! My memories are filled with John´s quick wit and life lessons. His theatric roles as Mr.Lundie in Brigadoon and Mayor LaGuardia for local musics were epic. It was such an honor to be in his presence both onstage and off. I´m so very grateful for being able to visit this past fall season. Those of us who knew him were blessed and he will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Whenever I hear the Brigadoon overture , I shall...