Ronald J. Burque

ronald burque

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandpa. Age 64, passed away peacefully on Oct. 13, 2007 after a courageous and brave struggle with Alzheimers. Despite his troubles, Ron enjoyed 6 rewarding years of travel and time spent with his family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Audrey Burque. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 44 years, Karen; children, Mike, Dan, Ron, LeAnn and husband Chuck Tuma, and Kristine; grandsons, Tyler, Lucas, and Sam; sisters, Joan and husband Stan Landberg, Mary and husband Gene Menne; brother, Fran and wife Judy; Aunt Orvella; cousins, nephews, nieces, friends, and cat, Merlin. Ron worked 36 years as a heavy equipment operator building many of the freeways and highways around the Twin Cities. He was very dedicated and proud of his chosen profession. Visitation 4-8 PM Tuesday Oct 16, 2007 with a Memorial Service 7 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake. Private family interment Riverside Cemetery Breckenridge, MN. Our family wishes to thank Fairview Lakes HomeCaring and Hospice of Wyoming, and Golden Living Center of Rush City for their care and comfort given to Ron during his last days. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimers Association or Fairview Lakes HomeCaring and Hospice.

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