~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Robert “Bob” Napoleon Burns
August 15, 1932 ~ May 19, 2025
Robert
(Bob) Burns, proud father and devoted husband, died peacefully on May 19, nine
days after his wife of 65 years, Maureen………………Bob joined Northwest Airlines
09-01-1959. Bob and Maureen are survived
by their children and their grandchildren.
A joint celebration of life event was held for Bob and Maureen in
Deephaven MN last Tuesday May 20th.
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Robert Napoleon Burns 1932-2025
Robert (Bob) Burns, proud father and devoted
husband, died peacefully on May 19, nine days after his wife of 65 years,
Maureen. He was 92 years old.
Born in Chicago,
Illinois, the youngest son of Richard and Agnes Picard Burns. He attended
Marmion Military Academy High School in Aurora, before graduating from The
University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. After college, Bob channeled
his passion for aviation by joining the United States Air Force where he
finished in the top of his class. Bob attributed the Air Force for cultivating
discipline, leadership, and a sense of duty that guided him throughout his
life. Following his military service, Bob attended law school at DePaul
University in Chicago before pursuing a career as an airline pilot with
Northwest Orient Airlines where he retired as a Boeing 747 captain.
In 1960, Bob met and
married Maureen Helen Barrett, with whom he shared a lifetime of love,
partnership, and countless travel adventures. Together, they built a life
rooted in faith, family and laughter. He is survived by children Sheila Zats
(Terry), Kevin Burns (Ada), Patrica Burns, and Kathleen Daniels (David);
grandchildren Jorge Burns, Kaily Burns, Melissa Burns, Lucia Zats, and Shawna
Zats.
Bob was dedicated to
service and applied his talents to St. John's Catholic Church, Excelsior
Knights of Columbus and Lion's Club of Port Wing where he coordinated the
annual fishing contest and fundraiser. He was a gifted storyteller who
captivated these organizations with tales from the cockpit, his numerous
outdoor adventures, and fishing whoppers from the helm of The Reel Deal on Lake
Superior.
An avid outdoorsman, Bob
found peace and purpose in nature. He especially loved fishing on Lake
Minnetonka, Lake Mille Lacs, and Lake Superior—waters that brought him both
adventure and serenity. He was also a passionate hunter who cherished time
spent in the stillness of the woods. Among his greatest pleasures was working
the pheasant fields with his beloved hunting dogs, whose energy, loyalty, and
drive brought him endless joy.
A
joint celebration of life will be held for Bob and Maureen at St. Therese
Catholic Church in Deephaven Tuesday May 20th. Visitation 11:30-12:30. Mass at
12:30 with lunch to follow. Service will be livestreamed on St. Therese website
and available on demand afterward. (https://www.st-therese.org/live)
Maureen Burns, wife of NWA
Capt. Bob Burns
April 3, 1937
~ May 10, 2025
https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2025/05/maureen-burns-wife-of-nwa-capt-bob-burns.html
Maureen Burns, loving mother and wife, devout
Catholic with a radiant soul, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
Maureen lived a life that touched many with her unwavering devotion to faith,
family, and friends. She was 88 years old.
Born in Evanston IL, the only daughter of John and Catherine Neenan
Barrett. She attended Marywood High School in Evanston before graduating from
Barry College in Miami, Florida. Her life was forever changed when she met her
beloved husband, Robert Burns, on a blind date. They were married on September
10, 1960, and shared a remarkable 65-year relationship. They eventually settled
on Lake Minnetonka near Excelsior where they raised 4 children and entertained
5 grandchildren…………..
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