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BORN
1939
DIED
2019
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Charles Burgoon Obituary
Burgoon, Rev. Charles E.
Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother church Sunday, October 13, 2019. Beloved son of the late Charles and Genevieve Burgoon and Helen Bukowski; dearest brother of Joseph (Jackie) Burgoon, Roseanne Burgoon and the late James (survived by Marilyn) Burgoon; our dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Services: Visitation Friday, October 18, 3-8 p.m. at Collier's Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh (St. Ann) and Saturday 9 a.m. until Mass time 10:00 a.m. at St. Richards Church, 11223 Schuetz Rd, Creve Coeur. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Monday, October 21st., 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Mother of Good Council Home, 6825 Natural Bridge Rd. St. Louis, 63121. www.colliersfuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Burgoon
58 Entries
Helen Weissler
October 21, 2019
To the Burgoon Family, deepest sympathy and thank you for sharing this wonderful, gentle man with us. Father Burgoon guided us, educated and mentored us and our children, encouraged us and then thanked US for any service to the church. Truly unbelievable qualities. The Funeral Mass was beautiful and I'm sure he knew each person there by name! We were blessed the years he served as our Pastor at St. Gregory.
Larry Craft and Family
October 20, 2019
A great friend to our family for so many years...Thank You and God Bless You, Father Burgoon.
Rosanna and George Limpert
October 20, 2019
I was a student at St. Gregory, and Father Burgoon was invited to one of my grade school reunions a few years ago at the VFW Hall in Overland. Father Burgoon came, and everyone seem delighted when he sat at various tables in the room and talked with them. Father Burgoon also remembered my name and George's. We are glad we became parishioners at St. Richard Church and met Father Burgoon. We will always remember him and pray for him.
Pat Hartmann
October 19, 2019
Father Burgoon was an amazing priest. He was pastor at St Gregory when my girls went to school there. He also married both of them years later. He will be missed by so many people. He is having a great time in Heaven now RIP Fr Burgoon
Nick and Ginny Nicholas
October 19, 2019
Thank you for all of your wonderful years of service. We appreciate how kind and caring you were to everyone. May you rest in peace. God Bless you forever!
Jerry and Kay Jacobsmeyer
October 18, 2019
Rest in the peace of Christ, Fr. Burgoon. We are grateful for your years of priestly service at St. Gabriel.
And for your kindness and compassion. You will remain in our hearts until we see you again.
Carol Ditto
October 18, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. What a wonderful man and priest.
Patrick Finlay
October 18, 2019
Fr. Burgoon was a first-rate catholic priest and it was a real honor for our family to call him our friend.
There are two things that stand out for me about Fr Burgoon: First, despite the worst snow storm in 1995 and his arm in a sling, Fr Burgoon came to my fathers wake as if it was vitally important for him to be there for us. And, second, he exceeded my expectations by agreeing to give the homily at my mothers funeral mass in 1999. At the mass, Fr. Burgoon appropriately referenced my parents and talked about The Greatest Generation.
In my mind Fr Burgoon, you were undoubtedly an exceptional and admirable catholic priest and an exceptional product of that greatest generation. Rest In Peace Fr. Burgoon!!
Melinda Arvay
October 18, 2019
So sad to learn of Fr. Burgoons passing. He was my pastor for the years I attended St. Gabriels in southwest city. I did my one on one preparation during my conversion and confirmation into the Catholic Church. He was kind and encouraging to all his parishioners. I was blessed to have known him.
Mary Fernandes
October 18, 2019
Father Burgoon was our pastor at St. Richard and an amazing human being. So kind and gentle with a great sense of humor. A true pastor who cared for his sheep so much that he knew each one by name. We will greatly miss Father. Our deepest condolences to his wonderful family.
Mark and Barb Thibodeau
October 18, 2019
Fr. Burgoon was a wonderful pastor at St Gabriel. He had a wonderful way about him and he made a lot of wonderful things happen. We are most grateful to him for the support he gave us when our first baby died and super grateful too that he brought ACTS to our parish. That was a game changer for many of us! May this good and faithful servant now watch over us from heaven.
JoAnn Cova
October 18, 2019
What a kind and wonderful man. Never forgot a student or their family. Rest in peace Father.
JoAnn (Bax) Cova - Mercy Class of '78
Donna McCarthy
October 18, 2019
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Fr. Burgoon. He came into the life of my family when he was at Mt. Carmel, and my six siblings and I ranged in age from grade school to high school. My parents held him in the highest regard, and we all considered him to be part of our family. He was a parish priest in the fullest sense; he shared in our joys, our sorrows, and our everyday life. We were blessed to remain friends with him through the years; he married many of us, baptized nieces and nephews, and then married those same nieces and nephews. He was such a blessing in our lives!! His love for the priesthood and for his parishioners was evident in all he did. He was an extraordinary man and priest, a scholar, a good and humble man.
To Fathers family, we send our deepest sympathy. May it be of some comfort to you to know he touched so many lives and was loved by so many people. Rest in peace, Fr. Burgoon.
Donna Renaud McCarthy
One of our walks around Francis Park. Love you Charlie and so thankful for you. - Fr. Tom Miller
Fr. Tom Miller
October 18, 2019
Fr. Burgoon is the best. Well done good and faithful servant! Come share your Master's joy!
Wayne Myrick
October 18, 2019
When my wife, Cathy, and I were discerning a conversion to Catholicism, Father Burgoon was our Pastor at St. Gabriel. We will be eternally grateful for the kindness, acceptance and generosity he showed us as he led us to the Catholic Church. He was always so quick with a smile and a kind word. What a gift Father Burgoon was to all of us!
Tracy Parisi
October 18, 2019
I taught at St. Gregory's when Father Burgoon was pastor there. He was so involved with the school that I think he knew each student by name and was always on hand if we needed his help or advice. To me, he was a model of what a priest should be.
Marybeth Lumetta
October 17, 2019
Fr. Burgoon was a wonderful and kind priest. He made time for everyone. I remember interviewing him in the front room of St. Joe's (Clayton) rectory for a theology project when I was in high school. I'm sure he had more important things to do that afternoon, but he gave me all the time I needed. May he rest in peace.
Cathy Crofton
October 17, 2019
I cannot remember a more beloved priest. He was a wonderful friend to me and my family. He will be missed by the many lives he has touched. Requiescat In Pace, dear friend.
October 17, 2019
What a wonderful priest and friend of the Gleason Family. Condolences to the Burgoon family.
Ann Gleason Ernst
Sandy Presta
October 17, 2019
Fr. Burgoon you were the BEST of the BEST!!!! Thank you for always being there for my family, friends and me. I so appreciate you being there for both my dad and mom. What a blessing you have been to so many people. Heaven is a little brighter today with you, Fr. Burgoon. We will miss you!!!!!!
David McAvoy
October 17, 2019
It is with deep respect and tender feeling s, we offer prayer and sympathy to the memory of Charles Burgoon. When first i met him. to be accepted as a senior at Mercy High School. he joked with my parent of scholarly endeavors past and future. He seemed so good decent and kind.
The first impression was only confirmed by passage of time. His passing will be a blessed addition to the glorious singing of heaven's triumphant strain.
Debby Dowling
October 16, 2019
My sympathy to the family of Rev. Charles Burgoon. Fr. was a very well respected man at Mercy High School. He will always be remembered as a most kind, generous, thoughtful, caring and selfless human being. Fr. was a big part of all of our lives at Mercy and thereafter. He was amazing in the way he could remember everyone's name. Fr. attended many visitations of loved ones that were lost and former alumni. Fr. made a huge impression on us and will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Fr. Burgoon, we love you and will miss you. Thank you for all you did for us.
Wheeler Family
October 16, 2019
To To borrow a line from the song "To Sir, With Love," this is To Father, With Love, "How do you thank someone who has taken you from crayons to perfume?" You guided us through our awkward teenage years at Mercy to adulthood. You comforted us at our funerals and celebrated with us at our weddings. You were always there for us. We are very grateful to have had you in our lives. Our late father thought the world of you and so did we. We were thrilled when you became the pastor of St. Gregory's. You were the definition of a "good priest." Rest, now, Father, rest. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Wheeler Family
Domenick Pizzo
October 16, 2019
A good man a good priest and a friend to all
Marie Casey
October 16, 2019
What a kind and caring human being and a truly compassionate confessor. Our entire family will miss his encouraging ways. Godspeed!
Bob Wojciechowski
October 16, 2019
We've lost a great man, priest and friend. To Joe and family, I offer my condolences and be comforted by knowing where Charlie is. After many years at St. Liborius and McBride HS, I have never known a more wonderful man and friend. Good Bye Charlie. Rest in the peace of Our Lord.
James and Sally Wolfrom
October 16, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patricia Fitzgerald
October 16, 2019
Father Burgoon was truly a devoted and faithful priest - my condolences to his family.
Patricia Fitzgerald
Carol Underriner
October 16, 2019
Fr. Burgoon was a wonderful servant of God as he served our parish, St. Richard Church. He ALWAYS had a kind word and smile for everyone. He encouraged us to do our best. He will be missed.
Ricky Alafrance
October 16, 2019
I use to be his altar boy when he was stationed at ST. Aloysious parish i will never forget him he was a gem of a man. He will be sorely missed.
Father Kevin Callahan
October 16, 2019
What a wonderful and holy priest. What a great example of goodness and caring.
And what a great pastor in the true sense of the word . He taught me a lot and I am forever grateful for his friendship, his example, his inspiration, and his patience with me as my pastor in my first assignment as a priest. God bless you and keep you.
Peter Faber
October 16, 2019
Father Burgoon was a tremendous person and principal of Mercy High.
He has a special place in my heart that will never fade.
Larry Scherer
October 16, 2019
We started out in kindergarten about 75 years ago, we went to McBride and kept in touch all those years, we lost a good one.
Rest in peace
Farewell my good friend
Lisa Mason
October 16, 2019
Always very nice and respectful to the students at Mercy, my condolences to his family and friends
Patty McKeever Roche
October 16, 2019
Fr Charles will have the great memories of you and Aunt Ag Bukowski and what a great priest you were to the McKeever boys.
You have your wings!!
Suzanne Engbert
October 16, 2019
Deepest Sympathy to the Burgoon Family! Fr Charles was one of the kindest, caring people that I have ever know. May he Rest In Peace!
David Wilmot
October 16, 2019
My father was certain Father Burgoon would become a bishop. It's clear from these responses that the Lord knew how his gifts would be better applied.
Joe Beffa
October 15, 2019
Rest in Peace Charles. You a goid and faithful servant. Prayers for your family
Mark Deckard
October 15, 2019
I was not his (or anyone else's) favorite student at Mercy HS. Then years later we have children and move to St. Gregory parish. I was a little apprehensive at first, but he gave our family the warmest of welcomes and we got along great. The world is a better place because of him.
Debbue Burchell
October 15, 2019
Fr Burgoon taught my religion class at Mercy High School. His demeanor and philosophy of life were extra ordinary. He later married Tom and I and baptized my son Jason. As pastor if St Richards. He visited my mother at Autumn View. We will truly miss him
Keith Kientzle
October 15, 2019
I remember him he Wes a good man. Keith Kientzle class 76
Roberta Brennan
October 15, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. Fr. Burgoon was a wonderful priest, pastor and friend. He's at peace with the Lord but will be missed by many.
Matthew Laposa
October 15, 2019
This man is why I have been blessed with a wife and grandkids. He was the inspiration for me to do right.
You have touched so many, Rest In Peace.
Jim and Margaret Bernhard
October 15, 2019
Father Burgoon was a wonderful man and we have missed him at St. Gabriel since the day he left. He will be missed by many.
connie and Don bono
October 15, 2019
He was one of the best teachers of Mercy high always in great spirits will be missed.
Emilie Haberkern
October 15, 2019
Fr. Burgoon was a very good friend! Rest in Peace!
Chris Morrow
October 14, 2019
What a wonderful man and teacher Father Burgoon was.
Mary Baumer
October 14, 2019
He never forgot a name and had a true love for all people. He was the most caring and kindest priest I have ever had the privilege to know.
Peggy Thomeczek
October 14, 2019
Fr. Burgoon was more than our parish priest. He married my husband and I. He buried my father and agreed to have dinner with my father to reassure him of the absolute forgiveness of sins after receiving the last rites. He had the best memory - of names AND faces. He kept my husband, John out of trouble for all 4 years while he was at Mercy High School. He laughed as he counselled us prior to our wedding when we failed the test because we both tried to answer the way the other person would. He was such a practical man - humble with a great sense of humor. A true Irishman! We counted him as a friend. He will be so very sorely missed.
Ruth Wuelner
October 14, 2019
I was sorry to hear of Father Burgoons passing. May God be with his family and friends in the coming days.
Shelley Adkirson
October 14, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
Peggy (Mohan) Chilson
October 14, 2019
Father Burgoon was always so caring with the students at Mercy High School. He had become friends with may father when dad was involved with mens club. He always seemed to remember students when he saw them many years later. Father is a great loss to anyone who knew him. May God bless you Father Burgoon.
Mark West
October 14, 2019
Missed by many. Fr. Burgoon
Mary Beth Simpson Walton
October 14, 2019
He was a fabulous and true friend to all of his students at Mercy, and the parishes he served. He will be missed by all. R.I.P. Fr. Burgoon.
Timothy Tumbrink
October 14, 2019
Father, May you rest in eternal peace my friend. May the Almighty God bless you and forever hold you in his arms.
Patricia Tapley-Alonzo
October 14, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.PATTI ALONZO-TAPLEY.
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19
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11223 Schuetz Rd., Creve Coeur, MO
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19
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11223 Schuetz Rd., Creve Coeur, MO
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