Thomas G. Burchard

Obituary's Biography:

Thomas George Burchard, 60, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away February 13, 2025, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. He was born April 3, 1964, in Park Ridge, IL to George and Josephine (nee: Seng) Burchard.

Tom was a member of Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 73 for over 30 years. He was an avid baker and was best known for his caramel corn and cheesecake recipe amongst family and friends. Tom never met a dog that he didn’t like and had a deep love for his own pets.  Tom was a true Bears fan and never missed a game even when they were at their lowest low. Nothing gave him more happiness than watching family or friends enjoy swimming in the backyard pool. Even though Tom was a quiet person, his enthusiasm came through when given the right topic like football or war history.

Tom is survived by his wife of 34 years, Julie Burchard, whom he wed on May 18, 1990 in Glenview, IL, his daughter Elizabeth Burchard, and his siblings Barbara (Dave) Berend, John Burchard, Bob (Diane) Burchard, Kathy Burchard, George (Diana) Burchard, and Jerry (Lori) Burchard. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Matthew Burchard.

A visitation and funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with the funeral service commencing at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at Avon Centre Cemetery in Grayslake, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Save-A-Pet. For more information log onto http://www.strangfuneral.org/ or contact (847)223-8122.