Robert Richard Burgess Obituary
Robert Richard Burgess of Edgewood, Illinois passed away on August 28, 2026. Robert, born on September 25, 1938, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Richard Burgess to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Burgess and Berniece Grear Burgess; his wife Mabel Strackeljohn; his sons, Randy and Rodney; his granddaughter Amber Burgess; and his siblings, Leroy, William, Ralph, Dwayne, Nelly and Helen.
He is survived by: his children, Debra Denton (Jim) of Effingham, Illinois and Doug Burgess of Edgewood, Illinois; his grandchildren, Sarah Hilligoss (Rus) of Germany, Torrey Denton (Nichole) of Altamont, Kris Denton (Brittany) of Altamont, Tucker Denton (Hailey) of Effingham, Hunter Rich of Effingham and Jackson; his great grandchildren, Lita Hilligoss (Remmie), Ben Hilligoss (Nellie), Denton Hilligoss, Dominic Denton (Pheonix), Alex Denton, Liam Denton, Everett Denton, Finn Denton, Carter Denton and Truett Denton; and his great great grandchild Isabella Hilligoss. He is also survived by numerous nieces nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edgewood Cemetery or donor's Choice.
