
Larry A. Burner
December 25, 1943 - February 11, 2014
Obituary
Larry A. Burner of Quarryville died on Tuesday, February 11 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was 70.
Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Lincoln C. and Norma T. (Dulaney) Burner.
Mr. Burner retired after 37 years with the MD Army National Guard with the rank of CW5 and then went on to work for Computer Science Corporation @ Letter Kenney Army Depot in Chambersburg, MD. He was an avid antique collector, especially wooden shafted golf clubs, he was involved with the Junior Special Olympics and was at one time a torch bearer for them, was a member of the Baltimore Road Runners Club, where he enjoyed running marathons, an avid Porsche collector. He enjoyed fly fishing and had a love for Legend Car Racing and was involved with the Central PA Legends. He was a champion pole vaulter, having broke the Ann Arbor, MI High School record in 1962. His greatest enjoyment were his grandsons with whom he would spend his summer months.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Catherine (Drier) Burner; daughter, Jessica Kunkel of Aberdeen; grandsons, Tyler and Ryan Kunkel and his brother, Lynn Burner of Baltimore.
A Visitation will be held at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home on Monday, February 17 from 10am-12pm where funeral services conducted by Rev. Craig McLaughlin will begin at 12 noon. Interment with military honors will be at Harford Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Lynn Burner, Brent and Dave Marquis, Matt Kunkel, CJ Lusby, and Terry Bennett. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Tyler and Ryan Kunkel. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Graveside
Mon Feb 17, 2014 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Mon Feb 17, 2014 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Mon Feb 17, 2014 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Josiah W.
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Larry and I worked together many times over our years in the Guard. He was a true professional, and I for one will miss him. May God Bless you, good friend. Butch
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Lt Col Francis L
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Sorry to hear about Larry. I Gave Larry the Oath of Office when he Enlisted into the Maryland National Guard in the 29th Administration Company and talked Larry into reenlisting and remaining in the Guard.A Great Friend.
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Bruce Hart
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My deepest sympathy and condolences.
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Maberon F Meadows
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Worked with Larry at Havre de Grace and other locations over the years.
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Sue Bender
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I was so blessed to have known and worked with Larry in Bldg 3. He was a special friend and I will have many wonderful memories that will always make me smile. Larry will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to his family and you all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Jessica Kunkel
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My dad was a wonderful man, a loving husband, a great father and and absolutly adored his grandsons. He has been the most important and influential man in my life, and I am such a daddy's girl. Words can't express how much I will miss him. I love you dad, you will always be in my heart. - Jessie