"Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Hold tight to all your precious memories. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Greg & Deb (Plank) Haas"
In loving memory of
Jerald "Jerry" Burch
March 28, 1964 - January 13, 2017
Jerald "Jerry" Lee Burch, 52, of Winona, lost his battle to cancer on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, where he passed away peacefully with his 3 J's by his side. Jerry was born on March 28, 1964 in Piqua, Ohio to Denver and Marjorie (Steinke) Burch. He lived there until 1979, when his family moved to Winona. He graduated from Winona Senior High in 1982. On June 13, 1992, Jerry married the love of his life, Jane Volkman. He worked for Bay State Milling, Winona Health, did construction and roofing, Winona Lighting, and Coke-a-Cola. He had a strong faith and was a member of Goodview Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the church council. Jerry was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and being on the river. He loved the Minnesota Vikings and a good social life. He had a carefree spirit and was passionate about living life to the fullest. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jane; daughters, Jaida and Janessa; siblings, Chris Burch, Deb (Jim) Ernst, Patty (John) Durnen, Lori (Joe) Luby, and Barb Burch; father and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Doris Oevering; many in-laws, nieces and nephews; and his dog, Tek. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Jeff. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Goodview Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend Ben Sadler officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., beginning with the prayer service at four, at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 and one hour prior to the service at the church. Please share a memory of Jerry and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.
Tributes
"Jane, Jaida and Janessa, please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your awesome Husband and Father. I haven't seen Jerry for a long time but I will always have fond memories of him. He was a good friend to my family and always welcome in our home, flashing that big grin of his. May he rest in Peace. "
"Love and peace to you all! We've had so many great times together. I will forever remember Come on man! Jerry was so strong when I was a crying mess, he's a Burch for sure! RIP Jerry, love cousin Teresa 'Burch' Miller and family XXXOOO "
"My sympathies to you Jane & family. Praying for you. May God hold you in. His loving arms and give you peace. "
"Jane and family, So sorry for your loss, hold him in yours hearts & he will always be close to you! Prayers to all of you!
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"The members of Immanuel United Methodist Church / Winona send heartfelt prayers during your time of mourning and loss. God Bless "
"I have known jerry since school and was a great person by far..prayers for his whole family at thes sad time..cherish those memories and pictures...."
"Jane, Jaida and Janessa, Jerry, you and the "girls" were wonderful neighbors, Jerry had a "zest" for life like no other. May you cherish his memory and know he is at peace. It is certainly hard to find the words to sum up someone's life of 52 years, Jerry always had a smile and a wave when you drove by, he took great pride you his girls and you, the love of his life, you were meant to be from day one. You made a beautiful couple. As everyone says "he will be missed" if they only knew how much. May God grant you peace, Tammy(Graham)Seebold, your old neighbor"
"I am so sorry for your loss. I know he was surrounded by a loving family. My condolences to everyone. Janet (Warren) Langley "