December 19, 1933 - March 20, 2022
Merdick Burr, Jr. was called home to the Lord March 20, 2022 at age 88. He was always seen as the very best of our family, the bravest, kindest, truest example of the values we should strive for. He is survived by daughter Maridee (David) Nietschke, granddaughter, Tammy (Tom) Drescher, great grandchildren, Troy Drescher Tambria Drescher, son James Burr. “Uncle Jr” to Numerous Nieces and Nephews all over this country. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Mary Jean Soper, his grandson Eric Nietschke and all of his siblings.
He was the youngest of 10 children and proud to be a Mississippi share croppers son. He always said “they were rich in life.” Dick will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving father, grandfather and founder of the family’s Delta retreat. He was a proud patriot and U.S. Navy Veteran of 20 years and retired U.S. Postal worker of 22 years.
Memorial contribution to the Naval Museum in DC in his honor is planned by his family. The service at St Peter Lutheran Church April 9th 2022 will be Saturday at 10 AM 2400 Oxford Way Lodi, CA with the Naval honors and flag ceremony.
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