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WILLIAM Richard "Bill" BURR Obituary

BURR WILLIAM Richard "Bill" SR. Age 82, formerly of Blue Bell, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Country Meadows, Allentown. He was the husband of the late Anne M. (Gargan) Burr for 52 years before her passing on January 27, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William C. and Lucy M. (Wernett) Burr. Bill was a graduate of Abington Senior High School. He was a US Army veteran and served with the Army Security Agency in Turkey as a code breaker. Mr. Burr was a Public Insurance Adjuster for 50 years and retired from Young Adjustment Co., Blue Bell in 2020. Bill was a former president and long-time member of NAPIA. He was also a member of the Aaron Burr Assoc. Bill was a member of and involved with the youth sports with the Whitpain Recreation Assoc. He was the Judge of Elections at local polling sites and was a volunteer with McKinley Fire Co. Bill was a very active member of the Second Church of Christ, Scientist in Philadelphia for over 75 years. Survivors: Daughter: Victoria A. Miller and her husband Cristin of Coopersburg; Sons: William R. Burr, Jr. and his wife Mary Kate of Havertown, Scott A. Burr and his wife Mandy of Gilbertsville; Grandchildren: Weston, Jordan, Alex, Madison, Shannon, McKenna, Colleen, Kiera; Great-granddaughter: Shaye-Ann; Brother: Frank A. Burr and his wife Dale of Willow Grove. Bill was predeceased by a daughter Christine Marie Burr and by a sister Ann Victoria Burr. Services: 2:30P.M. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 274 N. Krocks Rd., Allentown 18106. Call 1:00 – 2:30P.M. Tuesday (5/9/23) in the Funeral Home. www.stephensfuneral.com. Contributions: Glioblastoma Foundation, P.O. Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715 or any animal rescue shelter.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 7, 2023.

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Marie Concannon

May 8, 2023

My condolences to Bill´s family! He was a wonderful person, kind and caring! It was his infectious laugh that was heartfelt. I loved to talk & joke with him! He will be missed.
Marie Concannon
Former Activities Worker

Amy Beers

May 7, 2023

My condolences to Bill´s family. He wasn´t just one of my residents, he became a friend. We often chatted about being with the fire dept. His famous words to me "How´s everything at the Hose House" He always made me smile. You will be deeply missed

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

May 7, 2023

You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Grateful

May 6, 2023

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Alyiah Grate

May 6, 2023

So very sorry to bills family, he was such a kind and sweet soul, he always knew how to make me laugh and his laugh was the best!

Ron Papa

May 6, 2023

Dick was a true leader of NAPIA and a good friend. He had a steady hand on the industry. He listened well before he spoke and always asked great thoughtful questions.

He contagious laugh could win anyone over to his thinking. A wonderful family man and friend. He will be missed. God bless Dick.

Brittany Barr

May 6, 2023

Bill was not just someone I took care of, he became family. He was such a kind and goofy guy, there really was nobody like him. I will remember him and his wonderful family, always.

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