Frank Robert Burns, 88, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Nov. 7, 1934, in Glen Allen, Missouri, to C.E. and Rose Klein Burns. He and Joan Nussbaum were married April 10, 1954, at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville.

Frank owned and operated the Burns Farm north of Jackson and worked more than 30 years as a crew leader for Missouri State Highway Department. After retirement, he worked for Birk Trucking.

Frank was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson and played in the Dart Ball League.

Loving survivors include his wife of 69 years, Joan Burns of Jackson; three children, Victor (Carolyn) Burns, Todd R. (Teresa) Burns and Lynn (late Doug) Schreiner, all of Jackson; six grandchildren, Brittany Moore and fiance, Tod Daniels, Brandi (Luke) LeGrand, Brandon (Megan) Lorenz, Justin (Mindy) Lorenz, Mandie (Brent) Presser and Deanna (Keith) Costello; and beloved great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, three sisters and his parents.

A memorial visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 9:30 a.m. to service time Friday, Oct. 13, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

The Rev. Joshua Schmidt will conduct a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Paul Lutheran School or Southeast Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Frank's obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.