Gerald Burns

Gerald E. Burns, age 73, of Tomah, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016, at Tomah VA Medical Center. He was born on July 22, 1942, in Lancaster, the son of Clarence and Laugine (Barr) Burns. Gerald graduated from Lancaster High School and served his country in the United States Army from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1963. Gerald enjoyed the outdoors and was very artistic.

Survivors include his siblings: Gary (Jo) Burns, South Wayne; Daniel Burns, Lancaster; Shirley (Jerry) Beshear, Oklahoma City, OK; Peggy Thompson, Mustang, OK; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael and James Virgil Burns.

Memorial services with military honors will be held at a later date. Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lancaster is assisting the family.