John Francis Burba Jr.

john burba jr.

July 29, 1955 ~ January 19, 2022

John Francis Burba, Jr., age 66, went peacefully to be with the lord on January 19, 2022 at his home in Madison. He was born on July 29, 1955 in Cleveland, OH to John and Donna (Goodwin) Burba. His life will be forever cherished in the hearts of his children; Melissa (Dennis) Foster, Michelle Phillips, Trinity (John) McGee, Kourtney McDonald, John (Kayla) Burba III, and Zoe Burba. He was blessed with 10 wonderful grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered by Sue Burba and Kathy McDonald. He was brother to Debbie (Woody) Eldredge, Rodney Burba, and the late Clayton (LeAnne) Hull. He had many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John grew up in Thompson, OH and enjoyed spending time at the dragstrip.  He had many passions including Ford Mustangs and racing. By profession he worked as a contractor and mechanic for over 40 years. He will be remembered for helping and teacher others, zipping noses, telling tall tales, and his love of hunting and fishing at his lodge, Northstar, located in Ontario, Canada. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Clay.“Have I told you I love you today?”-John Burba Jr. The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family.Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com  

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  1. I am going to miss us joking around with each other . matchbox and hot wheel cars trained John to push cars all his life most of them cars were fords lol the look he gave me was priceless when I told him that then he put me to work busting concrete 11 inches of it with a 10 pound sledge that was his payback till he seen me doing it and never picked on me again lol I miss you cuz

  2. My sincere condolences to the families. I am so very sorry tor your loss. Prayers for strength and comfort during this time.

  3. Rest in Peace John.
    Remembering you for kindness shown and the Flying Burrito and being a fellow Lithuanian.

  4. My condolences to the family. John was a giving man who was eager to share his knowledge, whether it was cars or construction, he put his all into it! He taught me so many things I still use to this day. I wish I had the opportunity to thank him for sharing his wisdom with me so many years ago. “Take it easy”, John. Rest in peace!

  5. My dear Sue and family, I haven’t seen or talked to you in years but I would always think about you and John for years. Tried contacting Rodney to no avail. My heart is broken to here about “Big John” death and so late. Sue, you have my condolences and my prayers for your loss. John is now with my son Joseph instead of me. Joseph knew of all Johns stories from the wild mustang or Bonnevlle rides, AAU Westling and of course fishing. I always talked about John and Rodney. God blessed us with their short time with us and I’m sure Joseph will show John the ropes. My son middle name was JOHN.


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