Gerald Anton Burfeind

Gerald Anton Burfeind, age 88, of Rural Lake City, died on July 24, 2013 at the Lake City Care Center where he had spent the last seven months. He was born on December 11, 1924 at home in Belvidere Township to Henry Burfeind and Margaret (Prigge) Burfeind. Gerald was confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Belvidere in 1938, and also graduated from St Peter's Lutheran Church Parochial School at that time. He then began to farm on his family farm, as well as helping other neighbors and relatives. On December 8, 1950 he entered the United States Army and served in the Korean Conflict. While still in the military, Gerald married Mary Ann Banitt on April 5, 1951 at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. Following his honorable discharge he returned home on September 10, 1952 and attended Ag School, graduating in 1953. The couple farmed in Belvidere Township for many years until fully retiring in 1990.
Gerald was a member of St Peter's Lutheran Church of Belvidere, serving on the council, finance board and the school board. He was also a member of Farm Bureau, DHIA, AAL and was a Hospice Volunteer for twelve years. Gerald enjoyed reading, traveling, hunting, fishing and visiting with family, friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed the antics of his great grandsons.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; three sons, Paul (Elaine) of Lake City, John of Winona, and Scott (Leslie) of Prior Lake; daughter-in-law, Diane Burfeind of Lake City; eight grandchildren, Mitchell (Heather) Burfeind, Lisa (Trevor) Dicke, Jeffrey Burfeind, Jennifer Burfeind, Ryan (Molly) Burfeind, Brandon Burfeind, Kayla Burfeind, Chelsea Burfeind; five great grandsons, and a brother, Murray (Flora) Burfeind of Goodhue.
He is preceded in death by two sons, Joel and Mark Burfeind, his parents, brother Donald Burfeind and a sister Helen Amundson.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St Peter's Lutheran Church, Belvidere with the Rev. Scott Fiege officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Anderson Peterson Chapel Lake City. Friends may also call one hour before the services at the church.
Casket Bearers are Mitchell Burfeind, Jeffrey Burfeind, Ryan Burfeind, Brandon Burfeind, David Burfeind and Andrew Burfeind. Honorary Casket Bearers are: Lisa Dicke, Jennifer Burfeind, Kayla Burfeind and Chelsea Burfeind. On Line condolences may be placed at www.mahnfamilyfuneral.com

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Visitation

JUL 26. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Anderson-Peterson Chapel
1022 West Lyon Ave P.O. Box 90
Lake City, MN 55041

Visitation

JUL 27. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Goodhue, MN

Service

JUL 27. 11:00 AM (CDT)

St. Peter's Lutheran - Belvidere
28961 365th St.
Goodhue, MN 55027