Betty Jane Burmeister
November 06, 1928 - June 30, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Betty Jane Burmeister, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Oak Park Place. She was born on Nov. 6, 1928, in Madison, the daughter of John and Josephine (Sherven) Herheim. Betty graduated from Madison East High School. She married Robert Burmeister on Aug. 12, 1948, in Wisconsin.
Betty was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was proudly a part of the Leah Circle, the quilting group and the Alter Guild. She helped serve many funeral luncheons at the church over the years. She also volunteered at Meriter Hospital since 1992. Betty was an avid and talented quilter, and she liked to bowl and get together with friends. Betty was a Girl Scout troop leader for many years. Betty was a proud employee at Sears and received many pins and certificates from them. Most of all, she was a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Vikki (Jerry) Kennedy and Sandi (Dave) Webster; son, John (Susan) Burmeister; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Myrtle DiLoretto; and brother, Obert Herheim.
A private service will be held. Family and friends who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Betty’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Watch Webcast link at 10 a.m., on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. Private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials in Betty’s name may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Agrace HospiceCare or the Alzheimer’s Association South Central Wisconsin. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Al & Lois Martin, Arkdale (Doris Tyler's brother/sister-in -law)
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty's family. Was really great knowing her and able to call her & Bob friends.
love & hugs to all
take care
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Lynn Beckett
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We are so sorry for your loss. Bob & Betty were wonderful neighbors and always fun to joke with. Cherish the beautiful memories & she will forever be in your heart.
KC
Kara Cymbalak
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I am so sorry to hear about Betty's passing. I hope. She is having a great reunion with Bob, Grandpa (Obie), Grandma (Alma), Myrtle and Joe. I have great memories from childhood with all of them. Our prayers, Kara, Eric, Landon, Alex and Shawn Cymbalak
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Dale Tyler
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I was saddened to hear about Betty's passing. You see, She was My Godmother and her husband, Bob was My Godfather. Both amazing people who were such an important part of My parents (Carl & Doris Tyler) Life and therefore, mine. My memories of Betty are very clear and always with a smile on her face. I will always remember Betty and Bob as My 2nd set of parents. Just like My parents wanted it to be.
To Vikki, Sandi & John, Your Mom was someone very special as You know. You were fortunate to have her as a part of Your lives as we were with My Mom. They are both reunited with the person they adored and loved and I am sure they are picking right up with some of those amazing times, stories, jokes, smiles and laughter.
God Bless Betty...
KM
Kim Moeller
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Missing my sweet grandma so much!! She smiled with her whole face with eyes that showed her adoration for you when you hugged her. She was never afraid to giggle till she cried and frequently sang to us in her sweet little voice. “You Are My Sunshine” was the one I remember the most. Truly the best grandma! I will miss her so very much and love her so deeply
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Eric Selje
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John and Susan, I'm sorry to read about your mother's passing. She has a beautiful smile. Hugs to you.