Eric Burgen ended his battle with cancer January 19th, 2024 in the loving home of his daughter and mother of his children in Lawrence, Ks.
He was born on January 5th 1965 in Fresno, California, and that same year moved to Kansas. Son of Jerry and Jo Ann Burgen, and the youngest of six children.
Eric is a Lawrence High School graduate and a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Operation Desert Storm in 1990, and a patriot of this great country.
He spent his time outside of work fishing, working on anything with an engine, gardening, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by both of his daughters, Amanda Mae Wear and Chilsea Nicole Burgen; his grandchildren Cadence, Melody, and Evelyn Wear; the mother of his children Patricia Mae Burgen; his father Jerry Burgen, Sister Michelle Countess, Brothers Ron, Don and Kirk Burgen, along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He is preceded in death by his loving mother, Jo Ann Burgen, his sister Jo Dena Cron, his nephew Zachary Countess, and his son Cody Burgen.
He will be missed greatly by many, may he rest easy.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. also on Saturday. Arrangements are under the direction of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas.
Very sorry to the family he was such a nice person. He will be missed.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you girls Amanda and Chelsea and for Patricia. Sending our love.
Eric was a stand up guy. Wish the world had more people like him. In high school we used to take his I believe honda civic when we would sneak out for lunch. He was one of those rare individuals who was respectful, courteous to others. Rip my friend.
I’m saddened to hear of Eric’s passing. We worked together for many years and I appreciated his work ethic and humor. We swapped many fishing, camping and motorcycle stories. I hope you can all carry many fond memories of him. God bless!
Very sorry for your loss.
To all of Eric’s family and friends, sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Eric in the Lawrence plant for many years and I considered him a good friend. He will be missed.
May peace be with your family in this time of loss. I had the pleasure of working directly with Eric for nearly 7 years. He loved his family and was a great man. He will be missed. God bless!
My deepest sympathies to Erics family. He was a great neighbor and even greater friend to Me and my family in the short time we knew when he lived in Ottawa. He will truly be missed by all of us that knew him in our neighborhood
To all Eric’s family and friends- We are sorry for your loss. Eric was a team member at the Lawrence Pet Food plant. He did a great job and was a friend also. He always spoke highly of his daughters. May his soul rest in the assurance of eternal life as promised by God our savior for all who believe.
My condolences to all of Eric’s family and friends. I knew Eric from work and enjoyed our interactions. His infectious smile and wit were companions of his demeanor and a welcome respite to me, and others at the workplace. May everyone’s cherished memories if him make him immortal in our hearts and minds.