John Francis Burr, 82, of West Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1938, in Corning, NY, to the late John and Fayletta (Darcey) Burr. John graduated from Northside High in Corning, NY and earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dartmouth. On April 4, 1959,Continue Reading
John Francis Burr
August 30, 1938 - March 13, 2021
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John Francis Burr, 82, of West Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence.
He was born August 30, 1938, in Corning, NY, to the late John and Fayletta (Darcey) Burr.
John graduated from Northside High in Corning, NY and earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dartmouth.
On April 4, 1959, he married Mary Johnson, his long time high school girlfriend, in Corning, NY and she preceded him in death.
John worked in sales and marketing for HVAC Industry before retiring.
John enjoyed firearm and furniture history, coin collecting, and a good Pastrami on Rye from Joe’s in Santa Barbara (The Bud Peery).
Surviving are his children, John F. Burr, Jr. of West Lafayette, Deborah K. Burr of Camarillo, CA and David T. Burr of Wheaton, IL, and a brother, Tom Burr of Corning, NY. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Evan and Jensen Burr.
Contributions in his name can be made to Riley’s Children’s Hospital.
There will be no services.