Paul Burns

Paul Robert Burns, 73, of Cassopolis, died in an accident, August 6, 2025.

His life began September 11, 1951 in Elkhart, Indiana, the only child born to Robert and Alice Burns. He married Heather Dean in Elkhart, Indiana, August 21, 1976 

Paul was the fifth generation of the Burns family to farm the centennial farm on Mason Street. He had a passion for preserving the farm that has been in his family since 1843. Paul was known as a humble and modest man. Most important to him was his faith and his family. He loved to interact with his family, especially his grandchildren, spending time with them and attending their activities. 

He is survived by his wife Heather of Cassopolis; one daughter, Erin (Matt) Ransom of Portland Indiana; two sons, Eric (Alicia) Burns of Cassopolis, Evan Burns of Shanghai, China; five grandchildren, Owen Ransom, Emma Ransom, Landon Burns, Logan Burns and Lauren Burns. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends will gather Wednesday, August 13, 2025 from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. in Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, 202 North Broadway Street, Cassopolis. Services for Paul will be held Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:00a.m. in Mason Township Baptist Church 20109 Mason Street, Cassopolis. Paul will be laid rest in Adamsville Cemetery in Edwardsburg, Michigan.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mason Township Baptist Church, Brenneman Missionary Church in Goshen, Indiana, or The Rock Church, Portland, Indiana.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner Family Funerals Connelly Chapel, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.

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