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Burdan Funeral Home and Crematory

12901 Wicker Avenue

Cedar Lake, Indiana

WILLIAM BURDAN Obituary

Name: Visitation for WILLIAM BURDAN
Start: 2018-11-13T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-11-13T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Burdan Funeral Home

William E. Burdan CEDAR LAKE, IN - William E. Burdan, age 78, of Cedar Lake passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018. He is survived by his son, Scott (Gretchen); grandsons, Shawn, Mason, Brett and Trace; sister, Donna Lee; and brother, Rick (Marci). Preceded in death by his loving wife, Corinne and brother, Bob. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at BURDAN FUNERAL HOME 12901 Wicker Ave (corner of Rt 41 & 129th Ave) Cedar Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Directly at Holy Name Catholic Church at 12:00 p.m. with Fr. Mike Surufka O.F.M. officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Name Cemetery. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired from US Steel and was owner of Burdan Funeral Home for 40 years. He enjoyed flying model airplanes, fishing in his boat the "Fishin Mortician" and smoking in the flower room. PaPa loved nothing more than his family and doted on his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. www.burdanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Times on Nov. 12, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM BURDAN

16 Entries

Barbara Coburger

December 7, 2018

Scott and family, was sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Be sure he is in God's arms..
Bill was always smiling, caring and the utmost professional. One knew, when he would ask, "How are you today", that he really meant it! He would always ask about the fishing in Minnesota.

Marc Mosqueda

November 25, 2018

My condolences go out to the family of Scott Burdan. Bill was always a friend to me and gave me great professional advice while I practiced my profession as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. He was a true Chicago style undertaker in a community such as Ceder Lake, Indiana. It was a pleasure to have know and worked with such a great person.

Rev Dr David McDonald

November 22, 2018

Bill was always a consummate professional and a delight with whom to work. During my time as Pastor at Zion UCC, we had regular occasion to work together. I was always grateful to know I needn't worry if my congregants entrusted Burdans in their time of need. My condolences to all his loved ones.

Scott Sefton

November 14, 2018

Scott and family,
I am sorry to read about your father passing. May he rest in peace and God look over you and you family.

Tina Pointer

November 13, 2018

Words however kind can't mend your heartache.But those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and piece of mind.May you find strength in the love and family and in the warm embrace of friends. So sorry for your loss

Mary Kopil

November 13, 2018

My deepest sympathies to Scott and his family. It's never easy to lose a loved one, but rest assured that God was there to welcome him home.

Meredith Mohan Dyson

November 13, 2018

Scott I'm so sorry for your families loss. You are all in my prayers.

Glen Rhodes

November 13, 2018

We flew R/C model airplanes together for a number of years. I will always remember him. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Larry Gradek

November 12, 2018

All of the guys at G&G Hobbies, Inc. were deeply saddened when we learned of Bill's passing. He was an amazing man and will truly be missed. Our prayers are with all of you.

Kurt Kenning

November 12, 2018

Scott and your entire family, I am sorry to hear about your dads passing. He was a great man and a gentle soul. He was always so comforting in those sad times of losing a family member and I will never forget that.

Doug & Cindi R

November 12, 2018

Scott...We're so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a kind and compassionate man, helping so many people navigate thru the darkest times in their lives. There's a very special place in heaven for him. Rest in peace Mr. Burdan.

Theresa Wilkening

November 12, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Rob Kranc

November 11, 2018

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. I liked talking with him when he came by our Knights of Columbus council hall. He talked about his family whom he loved or asked what was happening with me. My condolences to the entire Burdan family. He will be greatly missed.

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Mary Joan Dickson

November 11, 2018

The guiding light when families were at at a loss. His understanding of families and their needs. He will trully missed by all. God bless his family at this time.

Jeff Greenwell

November 11, 2018

Scott and entire Burdan Family, we are saddened to hear about Bill's passing! He was an original and genuine gentlemen who we were fortunate to have known and spent quality time with over the decades. I remember the many times he and your Mom would come over to visit my Mom and Dad and your Mom would bring over those crazy good brownies and Bill would always have his smoking pipe. I recall one time he gave me one of his pipes to keep because I told him I liked the smell, he was such a kind and gentle man with a quick wit. One of my fondest memories was when my all of us(Dad, Bill, Bryan and I) went to the Notre Dame game together and about froze to the bone. We had such a great time and on the way home after the Irish victory we stopped in Valpo at Broadway Café to warm up and get a bite to eat. We all got our meal and while Bryan was shaking the bottle of ketchup the lid unexpectedly came off and showered poor Bill with ketchup all over his shirt...what a mess. All Bill said, "Well, I guess this shirt will have to be put in the wash" with that Bill smile. He just smiled and reassured Bryan that it was OK and that why washers were invented...ha ha. What a great man and He was such a gentleman and we truly enjoyed his company. The Team in Heaven is complete! Oh how much laughing there will be now! God Bless Bill and God Bless the Burdan Family!!! GO NAVY!!!

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