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Marriage: Children:
  1. Inez Marie Burbach: Birth: 15 DEC 1911 in Sutton, Clay, NE. Death: 15 AUG 1949 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

  2. Laurietta Elizabeth Burbach: Birth: 23 SEP 1917 in Sutton, Clay, NE. Death: 15 JUL 2001 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE


Notes
a. Note:   William Burbach, son of John & Sophia Burbach, was born on a farm 7 miles northwest of Sutton on Jan 4, 1881. His early years were spent on the farm. In infancy he was baptized and received his religious instruction in the Sutton Baptist Church. As a young man he moved to Sutton where he was employed by the Lincoln Telephone Co. During these years he also ran a steam threshing machine and was favorably known over the Sutton territory for his work and ability. The deceased was married to Elizabeth Scheidemann on January 24, 1909. To this union two daughters' Inez, Mrs. Wilfred Fuehrer, who preceded her father in death Aug 15, 1949 and Laurietta, Mrs. Edwin Fuehrer of Sutton. Going to work for the city light and water department "Bill" as he was known to all devoted 37 yrs of his life to this work. He served the city faithfully and well, being available day or night, regardless of weather conditions and during these years he saw the Sutton light system grow and expand. Following his retirement from the light commissioner job, he was employed in the Griess Clothing Co for a number of years. Mr. Burbach suffered a number of heart attacks in 1953 and from that date on was forced to take things easier. On January 27, 1956 he suffered a stroke and was confined to a wheel chair for the remainder of his life's span. In spite of his condition, he remained cheerful and enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. Especially did he enjoy the company of his four grand- children. Another heart attack was suffered a week ago Wednesday night and "Bill" passed away early Thursday morning, June 20, at the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 16 days. (obit)


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