Mellotronists

http://www.richardburmer.com/memorial.htm

Richard's blending of REAL tron AND Chamberlin on his early albums 
was a great inspiration and I highly recommend you to seek out his 
music



--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, "charel196" <charel196@...> 
wrote:
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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)
>