Joseph Theodore Burdeau

Joseph Theodore Burdeau, age 69 of Carlyle, passed away at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois on Sunday, April 30, 2017.

Joe (Ted) was born in Chicago on March 3, 1948, to Joseph and Mary (Pagels) Burdeau. He graduated from Thornridge High School in 1966 and graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Education. Joe was a member of his high school and college football and wrestling teams.

Mr. Burdeau met his wife, Amy Ingels, at Illinois State University and they were married in 1970. They most recently resided in Carlyle and spent summers on Lake Ida in Alexandria, Minnesota. Joe spent his teaching career in various capacities including elementary, high school, and college. He also served as the Kaskaskia College Extension Center Coordinator in Carlyle.

He was a member of the Light and Lens Photography Club in Centralia, the National Rifle Association, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and Pheasants Forever. He was a past treasurer of the Carlyle Lions Club, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, photography, watching football and hockey, and attending his grandchildren's activities.

Joe is survived by his wife - Amy Burdeau of Carlyle; two daughters - Laura Walbert and husband Chuck of Sherman, Illinois and Carrie Crumrine and husband Dan of Springfield, Illinois; three grandchildren - Emma Rae Walbert, Cory Joseph Walbert, and Isaac Theodore Crumrine; and his mother-in-law - Glennamae Ingels of Orlando, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents - Joseph and Mary Burdeau and his father-in-law - Robert Ingels.

Visitation will be held at Zieren Funeral Home in Carlyle on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, from 3:00 - 7:00 P.M. with a funeral service to follow at 7:00. Graveside services will be held at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria, Minnesota on Friday, May 5 at 2:00 P.M.

In lieu of other gifts, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or to the National Rifle Association. Donations will be accepted at Zieren Funeral Home. Previous EventsVisitation
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Funeral Service
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
7:00 PM Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street
Carlyle, IL 62231 Graveside Service
Friday, May 5, 2017
2:00 PM Kinkead Cemetery 598 Agnes Blvd NW
Alexandria, MN 56308 Cemetery DetailsLocation

Kinkead Cemetery 598 Agnes Blvd NW
Alexandria, MN 56308 Memorial Contribution American Heart Association Visit website National Rifle Association Visit website