"Kathy you are going to be greatly missed, I was sad hearing about your passing. I am glad that our family's got together few years back. Like I told you at your Birthday you are just like a second Mom to us. At Greg's wake I said I could not imagine you not being there. Steve you were like a brother and Sher was like a sister growing up. So sorry for your loss. Love you guy's Patty Buhl"
In loving memory of
Kathleen R. Burr (nee Bergman)
January 7, 1937 - February 20, 2018
Age 81, formerly of Lindstrom and currently living in Forest Lake, died peacefully Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake with family by her side.
Kathy was born in St. Paul, MN on January 7, 1937 the daughter of Veronica 'Fronie' and Lloyd Bergman. She graduated in 1955 from Frederick High School, and then married John Brunberg. Kathleen later married Lyle W. Burr on May 2, 1981 with whom she enjoyed a great life and retirement. Kathy was very involved in her children and grandchildren's lives, never missing an event whenever possible. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, making her famous Peanut Brittle, playing Zioncheck, Bingo and Keno. Kathy made friends wherever she went as Family and friends were her main focus. Kathy was also a member of the Forest Lake VFW and American Legion Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Sherolyn J. Koehler; husband, Lyle W. Burr; her parents; three sisters and their spouses; three brothers and a sister-in-law. Kathy is survived by son, Steve Brunberg (Cindy) of Lino Lakes; step-daughter, Deb (Mark) Schlenker of Scandia; step-son, Rick Burr of Hugo; grandchildren Brayden and Trevor Brunberg; Lucille, Johnnie and Laura Koehler; many step-grandchildren/great grandchildren and a large extended family.
Memorial Service 11 AM Saturday, March 3rd with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW , Forest Lake. Private family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Tributes
"I didn't know Kathy very long, bit knew in the short time I did she was a wonderful, warm and caring person. She was a good friend and neighbor to my brother Kerry who passed away 7 months ago. Im sure he was happy to see her smilong face. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family. May you find comfort knowing she is home now and in the presence of the Lord. She will ne missed by many. Regards, Kimberley Aki"
"We went to Kathy's in December of 2016 to carol and bring her a widows basket of goodies for her first year after our member Lyle passed away. Lovely lady. I wish I would have known she was in Birchwood."