Francis Burbach

Francis Burbach

May 24, 1934 - August 06, 2022

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Francis Nicholas “Nick” Burbach, 88, of Platteville, died on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 13, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, and from 10:00 – 10:45 AM at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Francis Burbach Memorial fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Francis was born on May 24, 1934 in Smelser Township, Grant County, son of Francis J. and Helene M. (Nilles) Burbach. He was united in marriage to Patricia Rathbun on June 25, 1955 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City. Pat preceded him in death on February 3, 2012. “Nick” as many referred to him as, worked for John Deere Dubuque works for 30 years. After retiring Nick continued to keep busy working for Francis Lipska on his farm and driving truck for Lipska Trucking and later hauling grain for Tim Klar. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and the mountains. He always liked a good game of cards playing euchre and poker. Nick always found time to enjoy a cold beer or margarita.

Nick is survived by six children, Scott (Mary) Burbach, Patti (Ed) Vondra, Brad (Rhonda) Burbach, Kenneth “Kenny” Burbach, Ginny (Tim) Winkler and Ilene (Patrick) White; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rosalie (Dick) Hirsch, Cathy (Jerry) Weber, Sylvia (Ron) Wentz, and Helene (Paul) Hill; two brothers, Jim (Judy) Burbach and Mark (Nancy) Burbach and many nieces and nephews. Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, two daughters, Theresa and Michelle Burbach, great-granddaughter, Taylor Vondra, his parents, brother Gene and his wife, Linda, Burbach and sisters, Muriel and her husband, Don, Taylor.

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Carolyn Schuldt
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Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers, Scott and Mary, as I remember both of you so well when I was in Platteville more often...Scott did some repairs on my car and Mary was the florist queen...you were both very kind to me while I was caregiving Mom. I had tried to contact you but didn't have information and regret this is my way of paying tribute to your father and letting you know I do think about you, especially now! Respectfully, Carolyn Schuldt
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Andy & Savannah
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In Loving Memory of Francis N. "Nick" Burbach, Celebrating a life well lived whose memories will be cherished forever. A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of Francis N. "Nick" Burbach courtesy of Andy & Savannah.
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Randy Edge
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew most of the family and my thoughts and prayer are with you all.
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The ATC CE-IS Team
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In Loving Memory of Francis N. "Nick" Burbach, Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. A Sympathy Gift of Group of 10 Trees has been Planted In Loving Memory of Francis N. "Nick" Burbach courtesy of The ATC CE-IS Team.
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The crew at Spurgeon Winery
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In Loving Memory of Francis N. "Nick" Burbach, With deepest sympathies. Hold to the fond and loving memories. A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of Francis N. "Nick" Burbach courtesy of The crew at Spurgeon Winery.
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Maxine Patchin
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Ginny and family, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Know that you are in mine and Scotts prayers. Your long lost friend and old neighbor Maxine Thalmann Patchin, aka Max

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