Gerald Randolph Burch, 70, passed away Sunday, June 12 at VNA Hospice in Evansville, IN.

Randy was born July 16, 1940 in Evansville. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1958 and attended Evansville College. After college, he served in the US Navy Submarine Force from 1963-1967. During his service, he played on the US Navy Baseball Team and won the Armed Forces Championship.

He was active in Newburgh Junior baseball and Babe Ruth baseball. In 1987, he coached the 15-year-old Castle Babe Ruth All-Stars to the State Championship, Ohio Valley Regional Championship and was fifth in the nation in the World Series. He was also an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Randy spent most of his working life with his family's business, Burch Incorporated, most recently as Vice President and Purchasing Manager.

Randy attended Epworth United Methodist Church in Newburgh for thirty years, serving on the Finance and Vision Committees.

Randy was preceded in death by his father (Gerald J.) and his mother (Mary Lucile). He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-six years Marsha (Groves) Burch; daughter Debi (Erick) Milton; sons Chris (Lisa) Burch, David (Kristin) Burch, Michael (Kristina) Burch and Ryan Burch. He is also survived by four grandchildren (Amanda, Allie and Jorden Burch and Aidan Milton); his sister Jane Burch and his brother Jim Burch.

Friends may call Wednesday, June 15, 2011, from 4 pm until 8 pm and from 10 am until 11 am, service time, Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Boone Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, with Pastor Bill Rasch officiating. Entombment will be in Oak Hill Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-3721; VNA Plus, P.O. Box 3487, Evansville, IN 47734-9983 or Epworth United Methodist Church, 4455 Epworth Rd., Newburgh, IN 47630.

June 14, 2011
I love and will sincerely miss you Randy. Your courage truly inspired me these last few months. You are home now.
Pamela Burch Matthews

June 14, 2011
Mike & Family, Please accept our sincerest apologies. Gary really enjoyed working at Burch and he was really fond of Randy. Every time we would come home on vacation we would stop in the old shop and say hi. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. We hope you cherish the memories that you have with him and remember the wonderful life that he led. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gary & Deena VanHoosier, Bland, Virginia

June 15, 2011
Marsha and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Randy was a great person, and we loved him dearly. We will miss him, but know that he is in a better place. We pray the comfort of God, family, and friends can give you peace during this time.
Karl and Carol Koster, Newburgh, Indiana

June 15, 2011
Randy Burch family, No one can truly understand how difficult this time is for you and how hard the last several months were, but you have my love and prayers. It is hard to understand why those we love are taken from us, but I hope you find comfort in knowing that he rests in the arms of Jesus. May your faith carry you through this sorrowful time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I feel honored to have worked with Randy at Burch Plow and just as blessed to have been acquainted with your family.
Susan Helmer, Evansville, Indiana

June 15, 2011
The employees of MS/Burch, Inc. (Burch Mfg., Inc.) offer our most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family of Randy Burch. He has been, and will continue to be missed at work. He often spoke warmly of his family and thoroughly enjoyed the photo calls from those living out of state. Peace and cherished memories to you all.
SMC(SW) Ronald L.Miller, USN Ret.

June 15, 2011
Marsha, We have such fond memories of our days with Peabody Coal (remember the building on Burch drive?)and especially the softball games. We always enjoyed the after game activities with the Burch family. My first thought of Randy is he was a gentleman with class. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
Pat and Kay Riley, Evansville

June 16, 2011
Marsha, You are lifted in prayer this day. God is taking good care of Randy and he will carry you and all the family in the days ahead. Lift your eyes beyond the shadows of this earth.
Pastor Wade Compton, Indiana