Robert Burnham

Robert Burnham, 78, of Sioux Falls passed away on February 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  Due to his declining health over the past few years, he was cared for by his devoted wife, Goldie, in their home.  Private family services will be held.

Bob was born on March 22, 1943, in Spencer, SD to Lloyd and Vesta (Doty) Burnham.  In his younger years, he was active and enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, baseball and bowling.  He graduated from Spencer High School in Spencer, SD in 1961.  On June 28, 1969, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Goldie (Zoss) Burnham.  To this union four children were born, Dan, Mary Ann, Dana, and Bobbie Dee.  He worked at Spencer Canvas Company for many years before starting his own business Burnham Tarp and Canvas in Ft. Pierre, SD.  In 2001 he and his wife Goldie moved to Sioux Falls, SD.

He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He took great pride in his family, especially his grandchildren.  He loved participating in his grandchildren’s sports and activities.

He is survived by his wife, Goldie, of 52 years as well as his children Dan (Anji) Burnham of Emery, SD, Dana of Bellevue, NE and Bobbie Dee (Danny) Hughes of Omaha, NE.  He is also survived by his grandkids, Tessa, Bodie, Braxton, Sydney, Emmalee, Delaney, Hayden and Harper and his only living sibling, Dennis Burnham of Omaha, NE.

He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter and several brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Feeding South Dakota, 4701 N Westport Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 or Parkston Special Olympics, c/o Anji Burnham, PO Box 114, Emery, SD, 57332.