BURDELL SYMENS

Burdell Symens

April 16, 1934-September 8, 2024

Burdell Symens passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Sunday morning September 8, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom, MN.

A Celebration of Life Service to honor the life and legacy of Burdell Symens, age 90, of Windom, formerly of Heron Lake, MN will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Windom Methodist Church in Windom. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #206 of Windom. Burial will follow in the Lakeview Cemetery in Windom. Visitation and gathering will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom. The visitation will continue for one hour prior to the service, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday September 17, 2024 at the Windom Methodist Church in Windom.

Burdell Wayne Symens was born at home April 16, 1934, to Arthur and Gladys (Trei) Symens of George, IA.

Meeting Marlys Iola Van Meeteren at the Boyden, Iowa swimming pool was one of the best days of his life. They married June 29, 1956 and celebrated 68 wonderful years together.

Drafted into the U.S. Army September 13, 1956, Burdell was stationed in Germany. He enjoyed his time in Europe, touring various nearby countries, and returned home September 12, 1958 with an honorable discharge in 1962 in the Army Reserves. He then worked in Minneapolis at the Wool Growers Association doing accounting, but farming was calling him. Finding a farm site and land to rent, the family moved to Heron Lake in April of 1965.

Burdell had his priorities in life in order; Faith, Family, and Farming. He was a family man who loved making sure all were included in bean walking, picking rocks, and stick parties! He also made time for water and snow skiing, traveling, attending games, and welcoming everyone in the house as if it had a revolving door. Burdell served the Heron Lake Methodist church for many years, teaching Sunday School, being active in its choir, the church council, and helping wherever he was needed.

Burdell was so proud of his children Gale, Greg, Char, and Kimm. This expanded to 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, with three more on the way.

Burdell is survived by wife Marlys of 68 years; children, Gale (Patty) of Heron Lake, Greg (Lorinda) of Sioux Falls, Char (Jack) Carlson of Morgan, and Kimm of Windom; grandchildren/great-grandchildren, Katie (Colin) Bennett with Emmalyn, Miciah, and Kamryn; Philip; Jamie (Chris) Opdahl; Ashley (Matt) Meadows with Matthew; Brian (Nicole) with Aiden; Shane; Adam (Kirstin) Carlson with Titus, Elijah, and Judah; Ryan (Hannah) Carlson with Emory; Jason (Shelby) Carlson with Lincoln and Callum; and Gabriella.

He is survived by sibling, Elaine (Richard) Rypkema; sister-in-laws, Maxine, Sharon, Fern, Pam, and Mary.

He was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Gladys Symens; in-laws, Cordy and Mona Van Meeteren; brothers, Delbert, Marlyn, Arthur, Irvin, and Dale.

Arrangements are under the care of the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center. Condolences may be sent online to www.lacannefuneralhome.com.