Guy K. Burnison, 64, of rural Hutchinson passed away on Monday June 3, 2024, at his home. Memorial Service was held Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment held at a later date Rest Haven Cemetery in Alpena, S.D.
Clergy Officiating: Chaplain Jill Davis; Special Music (CD): “Free Bird”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, “On Eagle’s Wings”, “Do You Feel Like We Do”; Urn Bearers: Grant Burnison, Shanna Burnison
Guy Kelly Burnison was born on September 29, 1959, in Robbinsdale. He was the son of Robert and Doris (Groenhoff) Burnison. Guy was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education in Buffalo and was a graduate of Buffalo High School class of 1978. Guy furthered his education at Anoka Vo-tech College in 1981. Guy also received certification at Metals Engineering Institute in 1987.
Guy grew up in Buffalo and had moved to Hutchinson in 1986, where he resided. He was married to Diane Gardner in 1986. They were married for 13 years and blessed with two beautiful children, Grant and Shanna.
Guy was employed as a CNC machinist for 3M. He retired in 2019. Guy was a lifetime member of the NRA, Gopher Campfire, and Gopher Wheeler’s Club. Guy enjoyed shooting his guns, eating food with his loved ones, and spending time at his homestead.
Guy enjoyed four-wheeling in “Big Red” and on his Husqvarna dirt bike. He enjoyed taking his boat out and especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. Guy enjoyed watching television shows such as Star Trek, Big Bang Theory, The Price is Right, and cooking shows on Sunday morning as well as church.
Blessed be his memory.
Guy is survived by his son, Grant Burnison and his fiancée Jamie of Hutchinson; daughter, Shanna Burnison and her significant other Travis of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Danielle, Dakota (Josephine), Victoria, Grant Jr., Genevieve, Brantlee; step-grandchildren, Hayden, Garett, Eithen, Jeremiah, Rylie; brother, Robin Burnison and his wife Sandy of Madison, S.D.; brother, Jon Burnison and his wife Becky of Medina; brother, Scott Burnison and his wife Susan of Watertown; many other relatives and friends.
Guy is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris Burnison; half-brother, Bob Burnison: halfsister, Kathy Uecker.
Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.
