Arthur E. Burlison's Obituary
Arthur E. Burlison, 91 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on December 13, 2022, in Columbia, IL. He was born October 8, 1931, in Galatia, IL, son of the late Oscar, and Mary, nee Springs, Burlison. He was married to Loretta, nee Casey, Burlison. They were married April 21, 1956, in Marion, IL. She had passed away January 7, 2013.
He was retired from McDonnell-Douglas, St. Louis, MO, where he had worked as an electrical inspector on the Mercury and Gemini Projects, as well as the F-4 Phantom line. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a radioman on the destroyer, USS McCain. Arthur had been a member of the American Legion Post 581, and the Knights of Columbus - Council 6165. He enjoyed square-dancing, fishing, gardening, and visiting the family farm.
Surviving are his son, Michael (Patricia) Burlison of Saint Louis, MO; daughters, Joan (James) Wessel of Columbia, IL, Teresa (Jon) Seibel of Columbia, IL, and Mary (Lisa Saffell) Burlison of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Matthew Burlison, Patty Burlison, Melissa (Mike) Kohlenberger, Andrew Wessel, and Jacob Wessel; great-grandchildren, Reeve Kohlenberger, Maura Kohlenberger, Noah Jones, and Collin Burlison; a brother, Donald Burlison; sister, Marie Smothers, along with other relatives and friends. He was also preceeded in death by a brother, Tom Burlison.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 22, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, at the church following the visitation, with Fr. Steve Thoma, officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: American Heart Association, 460 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141 .
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