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Richard S. Burmer -- Age 50, of Owosso, Michigan, passed away 
Saturday,
September 9, 2006 in Saginaw. Mr. Burmer was a musician and a 
composer.
Funeral services will be held 7 pm, Friday, September 15, 2006 at
Nelson-House Funeral Home, with Pastor Ed Tallon officiating. There 
will be
visitation at the funeral home Friday from 2 pm until the time of 
service.
Richard was born September 19, 1955 in Owosso, Michigan, the son of 
Henry S.
and Theresa (Suchozenka) Burmer. He graduated from Corunna High 
School and
then attended Lansing Community College. Richard enjoyed his music 
including
writing and composing. He liked to cook, have Bar-B-Q's, and be with 
his
children. Survivors include his daughter, Lindsey; son, Patrick; 
mother of
his children, Debra Burmer; parents, Henry and Theresa Burmer; 2 
brothers,
Thomas (Michelle) Burmer and Robert (Susie) Burmer; sister, Susan 
(Bruce)
Moor; many nieces and nephews; and his dog, Sally. He was predeceased 
by his
grandparents. Memorial contributions may be made to his Childrens'
Educational Fund. 

Discography highlights:

Mosaic (1984)
Western Spaces (w/ Steve Roach & Kevin Braheny, 1987)
Bhakti Point (1987)
On the Third Extreme (1988)
Invention (1992)
Shining by the River (1995)
Treasures of the Saints (1996)