William H. Burgum (1914-2008)

William H. Burgum age 93. of West Bloomfield, died April 13, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Mr Burgum was born November 13, 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a verteran of the United States Navy, No. 118 Construction Batallion, serving in the South Pacific, New Guinea, Philippines and Australia from 1942-1945.

Mr Burgum was a civil engineer. He was a resident of Birmingham for 65 years where he served as Planning Commissioner, 1958-1958, City Commissionor, 1958-1964 and Major, 1963-1964. Mr Burgum was a member of the Birmingham Rotary since 1960, serving as president, 1964-1965. He was a strong supporter of the YMCA and the Community House in Birmingham. Mr Burgum is survived by his wife, Louise and children, Thomas L. (Bonnie) Burgum and Katherine (Robert) Schneider. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jill, Stacy, Tom (Melissa) Burgum, Robin (Steve) Hauck, Robert Schneider, Maria (Andy) Enright and Benjamin Shealey, and three great-grandchildren.

Memorial service at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Birmingham, Thursday, April 24th. Memorials appreciated to Rotary Foundation, c/o Birmingham Rotary, Birmingham, MI, or Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 1800 W. Maple, Birmingham, Thursday, April 24 at 11am. Memorials appreciated to Rotary Foundation, c/o Birmingham Rotary, 380 S. Bates, Birmingham, Michigan 48009, or Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple, Birmingham, Michigan 48009. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors.

William is part of the "FF" family tree, his parents being Harry P. and Marion H. Burgum.

A shorter version of his obituary was published in the Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press

William H. Burgum died, age 93 on April 13, 2008. He was a resident of Birmingham, Michigan, for 65 years where he served as Commissioner and Mayor.

Beloved husband of Louise. Dear father of Thomas L. (Bonnie) Burgum and Katherine (Robert) Schneider. Loving grandfather of Jill, Stacy, Tom (Melissa) Burgum, Robin (Steve) Hauck, Robert Schneider, Martha (Andy) Enright and Benjamin Shealey. Also three great-grandchildren.

Memorial service at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Birmingham, Thursday, April 24th. Memorials appreciated to Rotary Foundation, c/o Birmingham Rotary, Birmingham, MI, or Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors.

(Published in the Westland Observer, Westland, Michigan, USA)