Family/Spouse: GRITZKE, Charles. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 23, 2012
Irma Gritzke Burgasser Thiele

Niagara Gazette

NORTH TONAWANDA — Irma Edna Gritzke Burgasser Thiele, a child of God, age 93, of North Tonawanda, NY, entered the next step of her life: eternity with her Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ on April 21, 2012.

Mrs. Thiele was born September 26, 1918 in Buffalo, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Gritzke. She was the tenth of twelve children. She married George A. Burgasser on September 5, 1938; he died May 1973. She married Eugene William Thiele on June 29, 1976; he died February 1980.

Beloved mother of Joanne E. (Donald) Gatz of Arcadia, MI, and Patricia C. (William) Doebler, Raymond Thomas "Doc" (Betty) Burgasser, George C. (Becky) Burgasser, all of North Tonawanda; grandmother of Laura, Pam, Heather, Brian, Jessica, Melissa, George Aaron, Jonathan and the late Lisa; great-grandmother of Callie, Cassidy, Mary, Catherine, Bryan, Sara, Tyler, Chase, Acacia and Benjamin, all treasures given by the Lord.

Mrs. Thiele had been a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church, with membership currently at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda. She served in many capacities in the church over the years including L WML Eastern District Secretary, Superintendent of Vacation Bible School for four years at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.

Additionally, she was Chairman of the March of Dimes of North Tonawanda the year just prior to the market release of the Sulk Vaccine for Polio; an avid Republican leader, including chairing the local campaign for "I Like Ike" presidential campaign of 1952; president and held other offices of the Colonel Payne PTA, and established the Girl Scouts program at Colonel Payne School.

A graduate of Buffalo State Teachers College, she received her BS in Education and masters in Educational Supervision and Administration, teaching in Niagara Falls at the 24th Street and 95th Street Schools from 1964-1988. Mrs. Thiele had been listed in over 50 American and International Biographies of Educators and Leaders, among them "Who's Who of American Women," "Personalities of the World," "Dictionary of International Biography," "5,000 World Leader of Achievement," "2,000 Notable "American Women."

Friends may call at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St. at Ward Rd., in North Tonawanda on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Graveside services will be conducted at Acacia Park Cemetery on Thursday at 9 AM. A "Celebration of Life," earthly and heavenly of Irma Burgasser Thiele be held on Thursday at 10 AM at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. The Rev. Patrick McKenzie will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Mark Lutheran School, The Lutheran Hour, Buffalo State College, LCMS Missions or any of your favorite organizations. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com.

Irma married THIELE, Eugene William Carl on 29 Jun 1976 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Eugene (son of THIELE, Adolph and BELLING, Esther) was born on 22 Feb 1911 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Apr 1980 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Irma married BURGASSER, George A on 5 Sep 1938 in Niagara County, NY. George (son of BURGASSER, George J and BOYACK, Anna M) died in May 1973 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: TOTH, Elizabeth Jean. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BURGASSER - George C. Passed suddenly on April 29, 2018. Born on June 2, 1954 to the late George A. Burgasser and Irma Burgasser Thiele. George was a proud father and grandfather. He was a retired Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney's office Western District of New York, where he served with distinction. George spent part of his career as an Attorney with the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, Niagara County District Attorneys office and Niagara County Sheriff's Department. George loved cars, especially Corvettes, muscle cars and European autos, and was a Master Judge for the National Corvette Restorers Society. He was also a member of the Tonawanda's Exchange Club, Elks Club and Eagles Club. George is survived by his wife, Becky (Archibald) Burgasser; two sons, G. Aaron and Jonathan (Pamela Vaillancourt); three grandchildren, Benjamin, Elliott and Audrey Burgasser; sisters Joanne (Donald) Gatz, Patricia (William) Doebler; and brother R. Thomas (Elizabeth) Burgasser. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Family will receive visitors on Thursday from 4:00-8:00 PM at the Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St. North Tonawanda. Funeral services on Friday at 10:00 AM in St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. Private burial to follow at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, NY.

Family/Spouse: ARCHIBALD, Becky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DOEBLER, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: GATZ, Donald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: VAILLANCOURT, Pamela. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]