Burdette Pagenkopf age 83, of Lancaster, WI passed away Friday July 9, 2021, from Alzhemers. He was born February 10, 1938, in Liberty township the son of Arnold and Catherine (Wiest) Pagenkopf.
Burdette graduated from Lancaster High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Upon being honorably discharged and returning home, he worked at John Deere in Dubuque. On June 3, 1961, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Morrow at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Together they owned and operated a dairy farm east of Lancaster until their sons took it over. Burdette then spent his time playing cards and working on neighboring farms along with helping out on the home farm. He also served on several boards including Farmer’s Union, Swiss Valley Milk Producers, and Lancaster Schools.
Burdette is survived by his wife Phyllis together they were blessed with 5 children; Don (Angie) Pagenkopf, Sue (Jim) Mumm, Dan (Nancy) Pagenkopf, Brenda (Tony) Kluesner, and Daren Pagenkopf. 15 grandchildren; Michelle (Nate) Rielly, Jack (Tonya) Pagenkopf, Amber (Cory) McKelvey, Ben (Amy) Pagenkopf, Melissa (Damien) Brunton, Samantha (Brandon) Klein, Cassie (Jesse) Schmitz, Courtney Mumm, Craig (Ela) Pagenkopf, Scott (Haylee) Pagenkopf, Andrea (Jared) Gruetzmacher, Brett (Kasey) Kluesner, Brandi (Jamie) Weber, Bart Kluesner, Bo Kluesner, and 30 great grandchildren. Burdette is further survived by his sister-in- laws, Ardis Kasper, Kathryn (Francis) Pluemer, and Lavon Morrow, and his sister Shirley (Joe) Pink.
Burdette was preceded in death by great granddaughters; Ember and Esther Brunton, his brother Robert, his parents, mother and father in law Genevieve and Archie Morrow, many brother and sister in laws, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday July 13, 2021, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster with burial to follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday July 12, 2021 at the St. Clement Catholic Church in Lancaster. Prior to the visitation, a Parish Rosary will be said at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church on Tuesday morning. Larson Family Funeral Home of Fennimore is assisting the family.