Douglas J. Burris (1927-1973)

BURRIS, RICHERT, HONSA

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 2/9/2011 at 07:34:58

Maquoketa Community Press, October 23, 1973

DOUGLAS J. BURRIS, 46, DIES SATURDAY

Douglas J. Burris, 46, prominent Maquoketa attorney, died of a heart attack at the Jackson County Hospital late Saturday evening October 20th. Mr. Burris had been hospitalized for heart trouble during a portion of the summer and had been convalescing at home in recent weeks..

He had served as Jackson County Attorney during the two terms from 1963 through 1966 and had been active in Democratic politics. In 1971 he was one of the two nominees of the Seventh Judicial District proposed to Governor Robert Ray for appointment as a judge in the district court. He had been admitted to practice before both the Iowa and United States Supreme Courts. In addition Mr. Burris had been active in numerous community affairs, including the Lions Club projects, Girl Scouts and Chamber of Commerce.

He was a graduate of the Maquoketa High School, received his bachelor’s degree at Bradley University and graduated from the University Law School. He was also a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Services for Mr. Burris will be had on Tuesday commencing at 10:00 A. M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Maquoketa, with the Rev. Robert Palen officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation for friends was scheduled after 2 p.m. Monday at Haylock-O’Hara Funeral Home. Vigil service was set at 8 p.m. Monday

Mr. Burris was born July 22, 1927, in Maquoketa, the son of Carlos J. and Louise Richert Burris. He was married to Patricia Honsa at Moline Sacred Heart Church on May 21, 1955. He is survived by his wife, by two daughters, Luanne and Tamara, and by one son, Douglas II, all at home, and by his mother, Louise. The family requests that memorials be given to the Heart Fund.