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