Ruben H. Burmester

A memorial service for Ruben Herman Burmester, 70, of Rochester will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Rochester. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Ruben was born on May 5, 1948 in Caledonia, MN to Herman and Lydia (Hasse) Burmester. He peacefully passed due to complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on April 12, 2019 at the Samaritan Bethany Home surrounded by his family. Ruben graduated from Caledonia High School in 1966. He then graduated from Western Wisconsin Technical College. On October 12, 1968 he married Cheryl Johnson in Coon Valley, WI. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple moved to Rochester in 1968. He started working for IBM as an engineer where he continued to work until his retirement in 2008. Ruben loved sports and spent many years coaching his children and grandchildren in baseball, fastpitch softball, soccer and basketball. He also gained an appreciation for hockey while watching his grandchildren play over the years. He enjoyed gardening, fixing things, spending time with his grandchildren and faithfully attending church. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Burmester of Rochester; one son, Brian (Teresa) Burmester of Rochester; two daughters, Rhonda (Chris) Ackerly of Plymouth and Jessica Burmester of Rochester; eight grandchildren, Emma, Samuel and Jonathan Burmester; Benjamin, Annabel and Ruby Ackerly and Lovinsky and Lydia Burmester; one brother, Donald Burmester of Calendonia, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Robert. Memorials can be directed to Resurrection Lutheran School or Donor's Choice. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Arrangements are entrusted to Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, Mn (507) 289-3600