Lloyd N. Burch

Lloyd N. Burch obituary, Kalamazoo, MI

Lloyd N. Burch

Lloyd Burch Obituary

Published by Legacy on May 21, 2023.
Lloyd Nathaniel Burch was born on November 22, 1945 in Kalamazoo, MI to Lloyd and Rozella Burch. He passed quietly at home surrounded by his family and friends after a long battle with cancer on May 19, 2023. Lloyd joined the Army on November 2, 1965 where he served his country during the Vietnam War for 2 years. He married Sylvia Maxine Price on July 23, 1968 where they lived in Kalamazoo, MI for most of their lives.
He was preceded in death by his father Lloyd Burch, mother Rozella Burch, his wife Sylvia, brother-in-law Al Evans and siblings: Shirley, Danny, Linda, Steve and John.
He will be missed by his sister, Judy Evans; brother, Harold Kutz; sister, Becky; son, Lloyd (Lynn) Burch; daughter, Victoria (Randy) Steel; Granddaughter, Rozella (Joe) Crutcher; Grandsons, Cody (Margaret) Warren; Nate (Bailee) Warren; Gage Kohler; Casey (Jess) Ritsema and Amanda Ritsema. Along with all his great-grandchildren; Maysen, Devin, Cody, Paxton, Joey and many friends.
His passions in life besides his family were to go hunting every year, golfing all summer with his son, camping with the family and friends, fishing with his grandchildren, and he loved to build things out of wood.
Friends may visit with Lloyd's family on Tuesday, May 23rd from 6:00-8:00 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Home, 3926 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo, where his service will be held on Wednesday, May 24th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 PM at Fort Custer National Cemetery with military honors.

Place the Full Obituary in Any Newspaper

This is just an online death notice. You can publish a complete obituary in over 2,700 newspapers.

Online memorial

Inform your community

Receive memories and condolences

Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Lloyd's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Lloyd Burch's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Lloyd Burch's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?