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Jerome Michael Bursch, age 95 of Zimmerman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1930.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Bursch; daughter, Jeanne; son, Duane; and siblings, Sr Leonette, Peter, Sr Ida, Sophia, Theresa, Mary, Regina, Josephine, Rita, Agnes.
Jerry is survived by his children, Ron (Linh, David, John, Janet, James, Geri Ann; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews, other family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior to Mass, at Christ Our Light Catholic Parish, 11700 293rd Avenue NW, Princeton, MN. Burial will follow at St. Pius X Cemetery in Zimmerman, MN.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dare’s Funeral Home of Elk River, MN. 763-441-1212. www.daresfuneralservice.com
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