Robert Burns Obituary
Robert Dale "Bob" Burns, 83, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Muskogee. Bob was born on May 16, 1942, the son of Elgin and Sherry (Gaash) Burns. He graduated from Hinsdale Montana High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. Bob worked as a defense contractor for Telso for most of his working life. He was of the Lutheran faith.
Survivors include his sons Chad Burns and wife Amy of Eufaula, Todd Burns and wife Jennie of Yukon and Rodger Lewison of Apache Junction, Arizona; daughter Janice Jangula of Oregon City, Oregon; brother Elgin Burns and wife Nancy of Portland, Oregon; sister Shirley Edwards of Grand Forks, North Dakota and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
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