Paul M. Burch

Paul M. Burch 59 of Peru. Died 8:12 am August 10, 2013 in his home. Memorial services will be Wednesday 11:00 am in the Ptak Funeral Home. Rev Paul Meismer will officiate. Burial will be in Peru city Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial Visitation will Wednesday from 10-11 am in the funeral home. He was born October 18, 1953 in La Salle to Donald and Irene (Jaskolski) Burch. He graduated from La Salle-Peru Township High School in 1971and attended IVCC. He was caretaker at Fish and Fun in McNabb for many years. He loved fishing and hunting and many other outdoor activities. He especially enjoyed the Hennepin canal. He was very knowledgeable in mechanics and enjoyed working on cars and motors. His most happy times were spent with parents and his beloved black lab Bows. He is survived by 2 brothers Brian (Debbie) Burch of Peru and Doug (Denise) Burch of La Salle His nieces and nephews Nora, Haley, Sara, Jacob and Jackson Burch. His Aunt and Uncle Don and Margaret (Dolly) Piano of Peru whom were very generous and supportive to him throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his parents.