Daniel “Wayne” Burns, 93, of Muscatine, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by family at his home. Viewing will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services in Muscatine. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Wayne’s name. Online condolences may be viewed at sandhfuneralservices.com.
Daniel Wayne Burns was born on February 20, 1931, in Muscatine to Daniel Austin and Vida Ola (Edgington) Burns. Wayne attended Park Place Country Schools in Muscatine. On July 23, 1950, in Muscatine, Wayne married Mary Frances Orr. Mary predeceased him on July 2, 2003. On October 16, 2005, in Muscatine, Wayne married Karen Reed Schreurs. Wayne began working for HJ Heinz at age 17, initially working as a janitor before moving into mechanical engineering. He then went to work for Alcoa in 1963, where he worked as a millwright for 30 years, retiring in 1993. Wayne was a former member of the Masonic Lodge, the Eagles, and Our Savior Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, and singing karaoke at the nursing home.
Wayne will be sadly missed by his wife, Karen Burns of Muscatine; and his children, Dan (Billie) Burns of Muscatine, Beverly (Dennis) Beck of Muscatine, Marion (Rick) Curry of Muscatine, Linda (Gary) Newcomb of Tipton, Brian (Lynnette) Burns of Muscatine, John Schreurs of Muscatine and Dawn Gerling of Columbus Junction; Grandchildren: Daniel Craig (Julia) Burns, Nicholas (Missy) Burns, Amanda (Pete) Smillie, Melissa (Aaron) Tiffany, Sara (Steve Hartson) Noah, Brian (Kristi) Beck, Ken (Genette) Curry, Angela (Mike) Garrison, Eric (Jody) Curry, Angee (Curt Bowling) Pleggenkuhle, Misty (Matt) Starkweather, Valerie (Michael) Medchill, Stephanie (Garett Foster) Burns, Jordan (Abbey) Gerling and Stacy (Nick) Messinger; 30 great-grandchildren and two on the way; one great-great-grandchild and one on the way.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Mary, a daughter, Vickie Burns, his son-in-law Randy Ray, his son-in-law Paul Boldt and his siblings Helen Dennison, Jack Burns and Bonnie Conklin.
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