Timothy J. Burleson Sr.

Timothy James Burleson Sr., second son of Ralph E. and Irene Burleson passed on Sunday, November 14, 2021, after a battle with cancer. Tim was born at home on June 4, 1945. He was proud to be a Marine and served from 1963-1966. On July 19, 1969, he married Janet Schanck. Together they had 4 children-Monica K. (Clifford) Thweatt, Timothy J. Burleson Jr., Kristine S. (Barry Hartfelder) Burleson and Thomas N. (Heather Rabich) Burleson. Janet lost her battle with cancer in 1980.

Tim married Marsha A. Kobel on November 28, 1981. Soon to be celebrating 40 years together. Tim was a creative, active man, rarely just sat still and his mind was always thinking of his next project. He was a talented woodworker, successful hunter and fisherman, and gardener. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and building, but loved his family. He retired from General Motors Steering Gear after 30 years.

Tim is survived by his brothers and their wives, Larry and Karen, Ralph L. and Linda, Bill and Geralyn, and Clifford and Melissa. He is also survived by his wife, Marsha, three of his children, grandchildren, Janet, Danielle, Alexandria, David, Cody, Cassandra, Brooks, Lucas, and Matthew, great grandchildren, Noah, Skarlett, Kyser, Lynken, and Ziggy, plus Joslynn and Jadelynn (Heather’s girls), nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special Aunt Louise.

He is predeceased by his wife, Janet; son, Timothy Jr., granddaughter, Kirsten D. Hughes; grandparents, Floyd and Eva Burleson, and Louis and Sophia Gorski; several aunts and uncles; in-laws Harry and June Schanck, and Elfreda and Sid Holmes.

Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from Holy Trinity Parish with Rev. Fr. Ron Wagner presiding with burial to follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery with full military funeral honors. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your favorite charity or Children’s Miracle Network in memory of Tim.

Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home, Pinconning, MI, was in charge of arrangements.

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