Joseph G. Burman

November 19, 1926 - June 8, 2012

Age 85, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Saline Evangelical Home. He was born November 19, 1926 in Detroit, MI, the son of Joseph and Lydia (Willer) Burman. On October 15, 1949 he married Virginia Borieo in Detroit, MI and she survives. Joseph was a United States Navy Veteran and served in WW-II. He worked for Detroit Edison for 36 years as a system supervisor. Other survivors in addition to his wife include: children Cynthia Harrison (William), Joseph Burman II (Teresa), Jennifer Escott (Gary), Jeffrey Burman (Helen), grandchildren: Corey Smith (Tosha), Kyle Smith, Jessica Burman, Christina Whitesall (Dan), Adam Burman, Garth Escott, Matthew Burman, Michael Burman, great-grandchildren: Ethan and Natalie Smith, Eay-Mey and Katarina Burman. Other survivors include sisters-in-law Hazel Burman and Frances Hoxsie, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Russell and Kenneth Burman. Contributions may be made to the Saline Evangelical Home 440 West Russell Saline, MI 48176. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, MI, with Rev. Dr. Patricia Kenney, officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery in Saline. Military graveside services will be held under the auspices of the Washtenaw County Veteran’s Honor Guard. Friends may begin calling at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 2:00 P.M. until the time of service at 4:00 P.M. To leave a memory, for directions, or for more information please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.