Cheri Burbach

Burbach, Cheri Lynn (Schallert) MADISON Cheri Lynn (Schallert) Burbach, age 40 of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. Cheri fought for her life the last few years and touched a lot of people. She had one wish, that was to take Abby to Disney and her wish came true Sept. 6 to 13, 2008. She was born on March 18, 1968, in Columbus, the daughter of Ray and Judy (Gilbertson) Schallert. Cheri graduated from Sun Prairie High School and UW-Whitewater with a degree in psychology. She married Adam Burbach on Aug. 7, 2004, in Sun Prairie. Cheri was an administrative assistant with Berbee Information Networks. She was the face and voice of Berbee. Cheri loved being a mom to her daughter, Abby. She loved euchre, especially playing during her lunch hour with co-workers. Cheri enjoyed bowling, and bowled at Dream Lanes and Badger Bowl. She also enjoyed taking walks with her dog, Roxi, walking during her lunch hour at work, and charity walks for the American Cancer Society. Cheri was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Cheri is survived by her husband, Adam; her precious daughter, Abigail "Abby"; her parents, Ray and Judy Schallert; and brother, Marc who cherished his "little" sister. She leaves behind many other relatives including uncles; aunts; cousins; nieces and nephews. Cheri was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents. A memorial service will be held at MESSIAH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to the family for an education fund for her daughter, Abby.