Duncan J. Burnham, 62, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born August 18, 1959, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of the late Kenneth M. and Dolores J. (Gernaat) Burnham. Duncan was a 1977 graduate of Prairie Heights High School in LaGrange, Indiana. He worked as a laborer at Taylor Made Glass Systems in Kendallville, Indiana. In his free time, Duncan enjoyed supporting Detroit sports – watching Lions Football and Tigers Baseball, listening to classic rock, spending time outdoors, camping and golfing.
Duncan is survived by his four siblings, Jamie Burnham of North Manchester, Indiana, Blaine (Jana) Burnham of Thornton, Colorado, Autumn Miller of Edgerton, Ohio, and Rachel Burnham, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one nephew, Duncan Miller of Concord, North Carolina; one great-nephew, Jayden Miller; and one great-niece, Lydia Miller. Duncan was preceded in death by his parents.
To honor Duncan’s wishes, no visitation or services will be held at this time. The family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506.
Memorial contributions can be directed to Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, 6817 State Route 66 North, Defiance, Ohio 43512.