John Burris

John Burris

October 24, 1948 - July 06, 2020

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John Robert Burris, 71, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on July 6, 2020 at his home of natural causes. A private family service will be held at a later date. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

John was born on October 24, 1948 in Quantico, Virginia, son of James and Harriett (Alleman) Burris. He was united in marriage to Carol Cairy on January 4, 1968 in Galena, Illinois. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, stationed in South Korea, where he was a Spec 8. John attended UW-Platteville where he was a double major graduating with his BS in civil and sanitary engineering. While studying he worked for the Platteville Water and Sewer Department. After college he worked for many years for Montgomery Watson for 25 years in Walnut Creek, California. John was always very involved with his work, but when he could, he enjoyed many trips to Hawaii and Mexico.

He is survived by his son, John J. Burris; his former wife, Carol; two grandsons, Blake Allen and John Thomas “JT” Burris; and one brother, Andrew Burris. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sarah Bausch and brother, Michael Burris.

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Michael McBroom
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I was so sorry to hear about John. I was privileged to have served in the United States Army with John. Rest in peace my dear friend. GOD bless.
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Jen
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Rest In Peace John.
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Barbara Naze Morgan
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John, I remember you so well when I was going with your brother Mike,when I was in High school. We used to have some pretty good times together. I remember Andrew as a little kid with glasses at that time, and I really enjoyed your whole family. Rest in peace, John
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Jim Hake
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I'm deeply sadded to hear of John's passing. We went to high-school together and John was one of the coolest dresser and nicest persons I knew. During the summer I life guarded at the Platteville pool. John, as we as his sister Sarah and brother were great divers and John would always do a half gainer with a twist for me.
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Jim Hake
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I am deeply saddened of John's passing. We went to high-school together, class if 1966. John was quite, friendly and a classy guy. I have a vivid mental picture of John sitting in the main study hall wearing dark blue socks when the rest of us nerds were still wearing white. When I was life guarding at the Platteville pool John would do a half gainer with a twist off the diving board when ever I asked which was often. He could just hang in mid-air. His sister, Sarah and brother Mike were also very good. I'm very proud of John for serving in Vietnam. He qas one of the good guys and will be missed.
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Corie Aide
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Johnnie, Sorry for the loss! You and your boys have my sympathy! Corie Aide

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