Raymond Burtner

Raymond Burtner obituary

Raymond Burtner

Raymond Burtner Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 17, 2025.
Raymond Burtner, age 59, of Brookfield, passed away on October 6th, 2025. Beloved father of Wolfgang and Greta; loving son of Lynn and Raymond Sr.; devoted brother of William; fond friend of many.

Raymond was a special education teacher at Lyons Township High School for over twenty years. He loved spending time in nature with his children, and he loved music.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Nature Conservancy are greatly appreciated.

Services will take place privately.

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Suzie (Taggart) Morgan

October 18, 2025

Many fond memories of Ray as I was growing up, being he was a good friend of my brother. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Please know his family is in my prayers!

Peter Heflin

October 18, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Heflins

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