CHARLES T, BURR

Charles T. Burr, 76, Lamar, passed away on October 16, 2025. He was born in Coffeyville, Kan., to June (Owens) and Dewayne “Duey” Burr. They moved to Lamar, where he graduated with the Class of 1968.

Charles married Patricia, on July 13, 1973, He worked for O’Sullivan Industries from 1968 to 1999 as a computer programmer and later at Thorco as a jig maker until his retirement in 2012. 

Charles was a hands-on grandpa, happiest when he was sharing small adventures—riding motorcycles to the store for bug juice and candy, fishing or running pigeon shows. He enjoyed raising birds and loved a good swap meet, auction or flea market, where one never knew if the day’s prize would be a wooden duck or a new pet.

A lifelong fan of horror, science fiction and westerns, Charles could often be found watching Dark Shadows, Star Wars, Star Trek, Zorro, The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke or MASH. His collection of action figures reflected his playful spirit, featuring everything from R2-D2 to a large Godzilla.

Charles was also known for his mischievous sense of humor. A master of harmless pranks, he was famous for sneaking bits of trash into purses while waiting in line and pretending innocence when his joke was discovered. His laughter—and the laughter he inspired in others—will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Burr; his children Charlotte (Greg) Richards Springfield, Chris (Amanda) Burr of Lamar and Crystal Davis of Lamar; his grandchildren, Corina (Donald) Brown of Springfield, Hailey (Joshua) Short of Lamar, Breanna (Andrew) Brauner of Springfield, Desirae (Justin) Burr of Lamar, Jayden (Tristyn) Richards of Willard, Zackary Davis of North Carolina and Kellie Wilson of Lamar and great-grandchildren, Alexia, Hayden, Obree, Briggs, Bentley and two more expected in 2026.

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

 Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 am, and a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Konantz Warden Funeral Home in Lamar on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

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