Service Details
A Memorial Service to celebrate Phil & Nadine’s wonderful life together will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 12:00 noon. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research of Wisconsin or to the Racine County HOG Chapter #4095 have been suggested.
Caledonia – Phillip J. Burmeister, age 65, and his beloved wife, Nadine Burmeister, age 62; passed away together as the result of their motorcycle vs. automobile accident in Yorkville on Friday afternoon, May 25, 2018. Always together, they were doing what they enjoyed most – taking a ride on their Harley-Davidson on a beautiful sunny afternoon on their way out to Burlington’s Chocolate Fest.
As lifetime residents, Phillip was born in Racine on October 6, 1952 to the late Glenn and Evelyn (nee: Rosendall) Burmeister and Nadine was born on October 7, 1955 to the late Clifford and Maxine (nee: Pranke) Thordson. Phillip graduated from Washington Park High School in in 1969 and Nadine graduated from JI Case High School in 1973. They were united in marriage on October 6, 1984.
Phil was employed as a lead machinist at Styberg Engineering for over 43 years – retiring in 2015. Nadine was currently employed by Rexnord for the past seven years as an export coordinator. Previously, she worked for Bosch for 33 years.
Phil and Nadine are members of Racine County Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) Chapter #4095 and of Fifth Street Yacht Club. Among their interests, they enjoyed participating in local & out-of-state car shows, swap meets, cruising their hot rods and Harley, socializing with their extensive circle of friends, and stopping in at The Bunker in Waterford. Above all, they loved spending time together – especially when with their adored daughter, Caitlyn.
Surviving are their loving daughter, Caitlyn (fiancé, Ryan Neu) Burmeister; Nadine’s brothers, Bruce, Alan & Nordman Thordson; Phil’s brothers, Robert, Greg (Amy) & Deacon Danny (Annette) Burmeister; sisters-in-law, Helene and Karen Burmeister; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends – too numerous to mention all by name. In addition to their parents, they were preceded in death by Phil’s brothers, Dale and Gene Burmeister.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Phil & Nadine’s wonderful life together will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 12:00 noon with Deacon Dan Burmeister officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. Private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research of Wisconsin or to the Racine County HOG Chapter #4095 have been suggested.
A special note of thanks to the first responders and bystanders for the care and comfort given to my Mom & Dad at the scene of the accident…..and to all our family & friends for the outpouring of love and support given to us at this most difficult time. Love, Caitlyn & Ryan
Cheryl Hansen says
Caitlyn I’m so sorry for your loss. No words can take away the pain you are feeling but know that many people care about you and are here for you. If there’s anything i can do for you let me know
Deborah Coca says
Dear Pam and family, Our deepest sympathies go out to your whole family. Such a tragic loss! Rudy and Debbie Coca
Randy & Becky says
Good people, good friends for 40+ years. There are no words to describe how we feel. We will always have good memories of them.
Julius Oh in Rexnord says
May their soul rest in peace and their love to be continued in heaven forever, their family pass this phase of despair as soon as possible.
Leya [Rexnord Asia Pacific (S) Pte Ltd] says
Thank you for being an awesome co-worker who given her best in every task on hand. It had been many good years working together to forge wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for that and my prayers will be with you & your the other half , now & always.
Kathy Waters says
Lives taken way to early. I couldn’t believe what I was reading. RIP Nadine and Phil, and keep on riding.
Kathy Waters Lacroix
Tyndall, Manitoba, Canada
Kwaterslacroix@gmail.com
😥
Christine (Rexnord Singapore) says
My deepest condolences and sympathies for the loss of Nadine and husband. Nadine has been a great colleague to work with despite the fact that I’ve joined the company for less than a year, and has been always so supportive and helpful. Nadine will be dearly missed. My prayers and thoughts will be with the families and friends at this most difficult times. May your soul Rest In Peace!
Venerando Lagman - Rexnord Philippines says
Hi, I am from the Philippines and works for Rexnord. I only came to know Nadine through email exchanges in the course of performing our respective jobs. Nevertheless, she is a colleague. We sincerely express our heartfelt condolences to the family.
KIJJA CHIN (CHINUPAKORN THAILAND) says
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WONDERFUL HELP AND SUPPORT . WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY . RIP
David Church says
Caitlyn, I am very sorry for your tragic loss. We will be here for you with whatever you need. I’ve only talked to your parents a few times but they were always so pleasant. You could see their love and their love for you. So heartbreaking but we wish you the best.
Jackie Hammett says
Nadine and Phil were two of the kindest, generous of heart people I have ever known, Nadine, my friend for 50 years was my rock,my guide though all my ups in down in life. I will miss you dear friend.
Joy Meiller says
I am extremely sorry for your loss! It’s hard enough to lose one parent, much less both at the same time! If you need anything, and I do mean anything I am here for you! May God be with you to help you through this time in need. I will be praying for you and your family!
Dawana Tyler says
My name is Dawana Tyler(Rexnord)
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy. In this time of sorrow, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Nadine at Rexnord, she will be missed as a colleague and as a friend.
Mel Maynard says
I am terribly taken back by this tragedy. Nadine and I worked together and she was fun to be around. She was an excellent role model for personality and work ethics. Did I mention smart too! We stayed in touch after I moved on by phone and emails. Nadine…one of my very favorite friends and colleague will be missed. While I didn’t know Phil as well, I know they loved each other very much and they both will be in my memory until I’m called.
I hope these words strengthen and comfort their daughter.
Dr. Randall Hammett says
You will be greatly missed for your wonderful friendship and humour, you both we’re always a pleasure and fun to be with! God Speed!
Christina Smith - Rexnord says
Extending my deepest sympathy
For you in your loss, And hoping, too,
That comfort and peace May come to you. Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you smile again. I worked with Nadine for the past five years and I will miss her dearly.
Pat Pranke says
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your parents, brother and sister. Nadine was a first cousin to my husband Steve Pranke, son of Eldon Pranke . Maxine, Eldon, Marlys, and Vernon Pranke were brothers. I never knew your family but I remember Steve talking fondly about them. Steve died at 61 from cancer in 2011. The only thing I can tell you about loosing a loved one is to allow yourself time to grieve. Sit quietly in your thoughts, scream when you’re angry, cry because you’re sad. Its’s nice to have family and friends around but unfortunately you’ll find that you grieve alone. The loss of Nadine and Phil is so sad. May they Rest In Peace.
Rhonda Sauve says
Nadine it’s been a lot of years, & getting together with Golden Girls has been great. I’m so glad that we all started getting together (we’ve had a blast) I wish would have been able to see each other more but sort of hard living 200 miles away. You & Phil are together forever & you both will be missed by many, as you were loved by many. You both raised a lovely & strong daughter who is going to miss you the most. She’s in our hearts & prayers as you both are also. 🙏🏼🌹
Diane Pranke Nelson, cousin says
Caitlyn and Rhyan: You don’t know the Vernon Pranke relatives much. My parents visited back and forth with your Grand parents, Maxine and Cliff. Please know that we were really looking forward to more time with your Mother and Father after those us could retire and spend more time together. As it is not to be, I hope we can be included in your life. We are unable to with you on Saturday due to the farming situation. But know we are thinking of you all on this day in memory of my dear cousin Nadine and husband Phil…..love the picture of them! I am going to try and come to the burial. Please keep us informed. With Love, Diane Pranke Nelson.
Raymond Syling - (SEVERO SYLING, INC. - REXNORD DISTRIBUTOR PHILIPPINES says
Dear Caitlyn & Ryan,
I was devastated to hear the sad news of Nadine & Phillip’s passing, and want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nadine was a valuable and highly respected export coordinator at Rexnord. The effects of her loss are being felt already by those of us who had the honor and pleasure of working with her.
I’m so sorry, I live in the Philippine which is 10,000miles away from Milwaukee and I could not be there in person to convey my condolences. Though I may be far away, know that my spirit and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Regards
Raymond Syling – (SEVERO SYLING, INC. – REXNORD DISTRIBUTOR PHILIPPINES)