Myrna Burwitz
February 05, 1938 - December 11, 2024
Obituary
Madison – Myrna L. Burwitz, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at her home in Madison. She was born in Clyman, WI on February 5, 1938, the daughter of Alvin and Laurella (Gendrich) Kirkpatrick. She married Richard James Burwitz on November 9, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman, WI. Myrna enjoyed her time working as an administrative secretary at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center. She cherished the friendships she made and the time she spent there until her retirement. Myrna also had a passion for flowers and a love for her jewelry and online shopping. She will be remembered as a giving soul who will be greatly missed.
Myrna is survived by her children, Renada Burwitz-Buschman, Rodney James Burwitz and Richard Lee Burwitz; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jason) Rudd, Ricky (Karen) Henry Burwitz and Karolyn (Al) Retzlaff; great-grandchildren, Reese and Taylor Rudd, Rylan, Branson and Sylis Burwitz, and Hazel and Lainey Retzlaff; sister-in-law, Connie Kirkpatrick; and other nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard James Burwitz; parents, Alvin and Laurella Kirkpatrick; siblings, LaVerne (Johnny) Nikolaus, Mona (Kenneth) Schroeder, Donald (Rosemary) Kirkpatrick, DeWayne (Aileen) Kirkpatrick, Richard Kirkpatrick, Lorraine Kirkpatrick and Douglas (Lois) Kirkpatrick; and son-in-law, Brian Buschman.
The family would like to thank Alice and Steve Hendrickson and Karen Cunningham for their friendship, care and loving support to Myrna and her family throughout the years.
A Graveside Service will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 11:00am.
“You’ll be very missed and loved forever” Love Renada
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
5701 Odana Rd
608-274-1000
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Michael Samuel
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I will always remember Myrna's sly smile and chuckling laughter. It seemed like she always enjoyed whatever she was doing. I have always been grateful for her patient help with my mathematical manuscripts back in the days before WORD software. I think she was the only one at NWHC with enough patience to help me. Miss your smiling face and good humor. Mike Samuel
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Juli Ulve Ferraro
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I felt as if I had known Myrna a good portion of my life as met her as Richard's fiancée and added another first cousin. I remember well their wedding and other subsequent family gatherings. May the angels welcome you to Heaven Myrna as you rest in perfect peace. Juli Ulve Ferraro family gatherings in subsequent years.
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Jody Schroeder
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Aunt Myrna my God Mother and I shared a birth month. She thought that was something very special. You are now in Heaven with all who love you. You will be missed. Jody
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Lynn Pawlak
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Renada I am so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking. I remember when I stayed at your house when we were kids. It was a great time. Aunt Myrna showed me how to sew, I got to go to a pool and swim with you and I vaguely remember getting pizza and you put butter on it - it was really good. Rest in peace Aunt Myrna❤️