87 Years Longtime Resident of Maplewood Passed away January 5, 2024, at Langton Shores Transitional Care. He was born on March 3, 1929 in Granbury to Arnold and Evelyn (Ostman) Burgess. He met his wife of 75 years, Charlotte (Novak), at Granbury High, Class of 1948. They were married in St. Paul in 1949. He began his career as a Lather, but transitioned to Carpenter, maintain-ing his union membership with Local 87 for 47 years. He was a Good Will Ambassador for the Union through volunteering at their food shelf. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed traveling, loved music, and had a good sense of humor. He is survived by his daughters, Diana Loth (Brad), of Houston , Jennifer Burgess Watson (Todd), of Brainerd and Jessica Huss (Steve), of Crosslake; grandchildren, Ashlee loth, Josh keppler , Philip Huss, Annika Roth; Brother, Tim Burgess, of California; brother-in-law, Dick Goar, of Maplewood, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Dean, his parents, his brother, Jim, a number of sisters and brothers-in-law, and his wife, Charlotte. Memorial service 11:30 AM Tuesday, January 9 at Wiley Funeral Home- 400 East US Hwy 377, Granbury, TX 76048 Visitation 10:30- 11:30 AM Tuesday. Private interment Union Cemetery.