- Date Of Birth: March 29, 1937
- Date Of Death: October 5, 2020
- State: Minnesota
Raymond Burwell, 83, of Warren, MN, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove, MN with his family by his side.
Raymond Nicholas Burwell was born on March 29, 1937, in Grand Forks, ND, the only child of Joseph and Louella (Smith) Burwell. He spent his early years on a farm near Angus, MN, where he spent a great deal of time with his paternal grandparents. He later moved into Grand Forks, attending Central High School, until moving to Warren as a Junior. He graduated from Warren High in 1955 and joined the US Navy. Ray served aboard a WWII-era Aircraft Carrier, the USS Tarawa. He started as a Machinists Mate in the engine room and was, much to everyone’s relief (he was never very handy), promoted to Yeoman, as he was one of the few on board who could proficiently type. He was honorably discharged in 1957, and moved back to Warren, where he worked at several local stores.
Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jan; daughters, Raanne (Jeff) Bork of Oslo, MN, Patricia (Troy) Lund of Hastings, MN, and Judy (James) Pulkrabek of Grand Forks, ND; four grandchildren, Brooke (Jordan) Johnson, Trevor (Heidi) Lund, Jamie (Kaelin) Kyllo and Jameson (Brianna) Pulkrabek; six great-grandchildren, Brynlie, Rowan and Eden Johnson, Bennett and Lennon Lund and Jax Kyllo; and great-grand dog, Remey Pulkrabek. He was preceded in death by his parents.
MILITARY SERVICE BY: Warren American Legion Post #27
