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Larry E. Burgess

August 15, 1937 — May 7, 2018

Larry Edward Burgess was born on August 15, 1937 in St Louis, MO.  He passed away at his home on May 7, 2018 at the age of 80.  He Graduated from Hadley High School in 1955.  Mr. Burgess then served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years.  He graduated from the University of Missouri St. Louis with a Master's in secondary education.  He spent all of his career at Saint Charles High School as the head of the history department.  During his many years he served as the football trainer, cross country and track coach, and the swim coach, bringing his teams to celebrate many victories throughout the years.  He married Fern Dale Schaffrin on June 21, 1980, and together they blended their family, otherwise known as the Burgess Bunch.  He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Burgess, his mother, Marjorie Burgess, and his mother-in-law, Florence Schaffrin.

He has left behind his beautiful wife of 38 years; his four sons, Mark (Debbie,) John (Denise), Chris, and Joe; his four daughters, Shelly (Steve), Holly, Nicole (Derek), and Keri (David); 16 beloved grandchildren: Drew, Sam, Jack, Molly, Jeffrey, Josh, Rhianna, Heather, Jamie, Kristin, Rachel, Courtney, Brooklyn, Christopher, Courtney and Chelsea; as well as nine great grandchildren and one more great-grandson due in September.  He also leaves behind one sister Mary Hogan (Buddy).

Mr. Burgess was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan who had season tickets that he enjoyed every year with his best friends.  He loved working in his flower garden, woodworking, fishing trips, reading, music, traveling abroad with his wife, and spending time with his family.

Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Shriners Hospital or Saint Jude, which are two charities he was very compassionate about.

He was a Friend to all, a Mentor to so many, a Coach that will never be forgotten, a Loving Husband, a Nurturing Father, and the Best Grandfather anyone could ask for.  Please join us in celebrating his life and his legacy that he has left with all of us.
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Baue St. Charles, 620 Jefferson St. 63301, MO

620 Jefferson St, Saint Charles, MO 63301

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Funeral Service

Friday, May 11, 2018

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Baue St. Charles, 620 Jefferson St. 63301, MO

620 Jefferson St, Saint Charles, MO 63301

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