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Robert C. Burson

Countryside, Illinois

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Robert C. ''Coach'' Burson, age 72, formerly of Western Springs, longtime P.E. Teacher and Coach at L.T.H.S. former Big Ten Basketball Official. Beloved husband of Sally, nee Watters; loving father of Scott (Jill), Curt (Candice), Cheryl (Michael) Lehmann and the late Dennett; proud grandfather...

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Coach Burson was my favorite all time coach and a great human in general. Heaven just gained a kind soul...much love Gary Davidson...LTHS

Farwell to one of the Big Ten family. We will all remember Bob!

Sally and Family,
Remember your loss is shared by many friends who care, and that you're in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer.

Dear Sally & famiy,
My husband and I extend our deepest sympathy to you all and please know that your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Betty

Mr. Burson was a very caring and generous man who will forever be a legend at Lyons Township High School. His family is absolutely wonderful and I would like to thank all of them for choosing me to be a part of their lives. I cannot thank Mr. Burson and his family enough for what they did for me. All my thoughts and prayers...

What a Great pleasure it was to be associated with Bob in the SBO group. In my book, he was the #1 official in the state. Please extend my condolences to the Burson family. Dick Smith

Bob Burson Was an outstanding roll model for the youth of LaGrange and the best Basketball Official ever. May he rest in peace. Joe Gubbins