George R. Burgess
George R. Burgess , Age 81
**SERVICES HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED!**
A funeral service for George will be held on TUESDAY, FEB. 6, 2024 at 12, noon, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Cathy Christman officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Military honors will be conducted at the church following the funeral.
George R. Burgess passed away on January 16, 2024 at Oak Park Place in Baraboo, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born October 8, 1942. He was adopted by George and Elsie Burgess as a very young child. He married Joyce Hengstler on December 22, 1963. George was a wonderful father to his 2 children, Wayne and Jamie Sue. George always wanted to help people. He served in the Army from 1963 to 1966, He farmed for several years and then worked at several Baraboo factories throughout his career, Kleins, NECO/Hammond, and Servo until his retirement in 2008. In the mid-1990s, George felt the call of God; he became a Certified Lay Speaker in the First United Methodist Church in 1998. He provided pastoral care to home-bound parishioners, bringing the Sacraments to them when they couldn’t get to church. He also preached sermons and conducted funerals.
He was Scoutmaster for Cub Scout Pack 391 for a number of years. George was a co-founder of Explorer Post 2391, which allowed kids of all ages with special needs to enjoy scouting. He was Scoutmaster from 1982 until 2006. George also loved traveling, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Baraboo Elks Post 608 and the American Legion Post 26 for many years. As an adoptee, George always wondered where he came from. Later in life, he was able to find his birth mother and they forged a strong connection.
George was preceded in death by his daughter, Jamie Sue Burgess, his adoptive parents George and Elsie Burgess, his birth mother Olive Hintz, in-laws, Gordon and Lillian Hengstler; sister-in-law Lois Hengstler and brothers-in-law Howard Hengstler and Arlan Dunse. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his son, Wayne (Jodi) of Lodi, and his granddaughter Genevieve, and sister-in-law Maurine.
Memorials can be sent to the First United Methodist Church (https://barabooumc.org/), Fishing Has No Boundaries (http://www.haywardfhnb.org/), or the Wisconsin Badger Camp (https://www.badgercamp.org/) The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Oak Park Place for the love and compassion shown to George and family.
Condolences
Penny Snyder January 18, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Thank you George for all the good you did for so many people. You served in so many ways and you were such a caring person. Joyce and George was such a special a loving couple.
Steven Hamilton January 18, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Sorry to hear of George's passing. Deepest condolences to Joyce and family. George was a great guy to work with and talk to.
Jacki Crawford January 18, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Our sympathies to Joyce and family; George will be missed by so many.
Judy Klabough Spencer January 18, 2024
Friend Baraboo
Prayers and hugs to you all…always enjoyed seeing George when I worked at BIM. He will be greatly missed
Sue Abboud January 18, 2024
Cousin Eau Claire , Wisconsin
Sending prayers, hugs and love to all of you. George (Junior) was a loving nephew and cousin. Joyce and Junior were so attentive to Mom (Aunt Em) visiting her whenever they traveled north and writing letters to her when she was in assisted living. Those visits and letters meant the world to Mom. RIP Junior, you will be missed by many.
Cynthia Schroeder January 18, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
I only George a short time but thought he was a very nice man! Not to mention proud of having served his country! Prayers for you Joyce and your family! You have been so good to youre husband you were blessed to have one another!
Manny and Jeanette Bolz January 18, 2024
Friends Baraboo, , Wisconsin
We have so many fond memories of camping, traveling to different locations, he will be missed. Blessings Joyce and family.
Jack. Meegan January 19, 2024
Friend. Baraboo , Wisconsin
Always considered George & Joyce good Friends and George will truly missed by All. Sorry for your loss.
Mary Yarrington January 19, 2024
Cousin Bastrop , Texas
George carried love and light always and a wonderful smile wherever he went. He will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to wife Joyce, son Wayne, daughter in-law Jodi, granddaughter Genevieve, and sister in-law Maurine.
Sue Cone January 19, 2024
Friend. Baraboo , Wisconsin
George was such a carrying man. Enjoyed working with him in scouts. Prayers to Joyce and family. R.I.P. George you will be missed.
Sue Cone January 19, 2024
Friend. Baraboo , Wisconsin
George was such a carrying man. Enjoyed working with him in scouts. Prayers to Joyce and family. R.I.P. George you will be missed.
Stephen W Pudinski January 19, 2024
Friend Cedar Rapids , Iowa
Well done, Good and Faithful Servant. Rest in the reward and glory of your Heavenly Father, his Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Paul.Strnad January 22, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
My condolences to Joyce and family. George was a kind and caring person who could always make me laugh and was always willing to help others. Rest in peace my friend.
David & Carolyn Dallmann January 22, 2024
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
What a nice man. We are so sad to hear this news. Our sympathy to Joyce and George's family and friends.
Jackie Ramsey January 22, 2024
Frie Baraboo , Wisconsin
Sending thoughts and prayers to Joyce and family. We are so sorry. Dale & Jackie Ramsey
Becki Clark February 04, 2024
other Oregon , Wisconsin
On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of George Burgess. We are forever grateful and thankful for George's service to our great country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.