Dolores Burmesch

Dolores Burmesch (nee Walter) of the Town of Belgium passed away at her home with her family at her side on Thursday, May 7, 2020, from a battle with cancer.  She was 86 years old.  

Dolores was born in Hartford on June 7, 1933, to Arthur and Marie (nee Infelt) Walter.  She was united in marriage with David Burmesch (1926-2006) on Aug. 1, 1959, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and together they raised 10 children and farmed their family farm.

Dolores was a Bible-believing Christian. She loved Jesus and her family. Dolores and her husband enjoyed polka dancing and playing sheepshead.  She was devoted to raising her children and being a devoted partner to her husband.

She is survived by her 10 children, Pamela (Gustav) Sawatzki, Robert Burmesch, Patricia (Byron) Hickman, Deborah (Gordon) Stout, Stephen (Jacquelyn) Burmesch, Timothy (Lu Ann) Burmesch, Jeffery Burmesch, David (Deana) Burmesch Jr., Joseph (Lisa)  Burmesch and Daniel (Robin) Burmesch; 22 grandchildren, Gary (Sarah), Brianne (Phillip), Heather (Chad), Jessica, Jennifer (Allen), Alexander, Adam (Tina), Curtis, Michael, Amalia, Brandon, Mikayla, Bradley, Lillyan, Cooper, Angela, Sarah, Grace, Mileana,  Eliza-Jane, Alec and Jada; 19 great-grandchildren, Izaac, Abigail, Samuel, Chloe, Charles, Thomas, Jocelyn, Eli, Tirzah Joy, Zacariah, Adonijah, Carolyn, Skyla Joy, Lennox, Mila, Rubyann, Jordan, Jax, and one on the way.  

She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband David and brother Joseph (Pat) Walter.

Dolores’s wishes were to be cremated and her life celebrated privately with her family.  

Eernisse Funeral Home of Belgium is assisting the family with arrangements.  

On-line condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.