Warren E. Burgard 85 of Urbana died at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at home.

Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview, Rev. Rich Gregory will officiate. There will be no public visitation. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Burgard was born on September 15, 1927 in Fayetteville, the son of Emil and Rose Frantz Burgard. He married Jo (Ann) Seales on November 14, 1954 in Waverly, she survives.

Survivors include two sons; Curtis A. Burgard of Urbana, Galen E. Burgard of Deltona, Florida and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.

Mr. Burgard graduated from Mascoutah High School, Belleville Junior College and St. Louis University school of Law.

He was a Lawyer and Trust Officer until his retirement.

Mr. Burgard was a U.S. Navy Veteran.

He was a member of Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church, Urbana, The Illinois State Bar Association and Kiwanis.

Mr. Burgard was a St. Louis Cardinals Baseball and Illini Basketball fan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Building fund.

Condolences may be offered at www.rennerwikoffchapel.com.