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Erland Burklund Obituary

Erland Alvin Burklund gently passed away on November 25, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. He was 89 years old and was married to his loving wife, Nancy, for 64 years. Erland was born to Paul and Edith Burklund in Austin, Texas, on June 15, 1934.

Erland is survived by his sons - Donald and wife Elsie of Elgin, Eugene and wife Stacey of Del Valle, and Robby and wife Tish of Buda; Grandchildren Jon Burklund and wife Diane, Travis Burklund, Austin Burklund and wife Katie, Christopher Beason, Nicholas Beason and wife Ginny, Tex Burklund, Caroline Burklund, great-granddaughter, Madison Burklund, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy, his parents, Paul and Edith Burklund, his brother Ray Burklund and wife Barbara, his sister Gladys Wende and husband Tim, and his daughter-in-law, Beverly Borchert Burklund.

Visitation will be held at McCurdy Funeral Home on December 1, 2023, from 5-7 PM. Funeral Services will be held at McCurdy Funeral Home on December 2, 2023, at 10 AM. Burial will follow to Lockhart City Cemetery.

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

Published by Austin American-Statesman from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2023.

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