Edward Emile Burgard, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 81. He was a native of New Orleans, LA, and a resident of Madisonville, LA.
Ed was an avid sportsman who loved fishing and duck hunting. He also enjoyed LSU tailgates, crawfish boils, watching sporting events, and especially loved family time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. In his younger years, he was an incredible athlete and outstanding basketball player at St. Aloysius High School in New Orleans. Ed had a long and successful career at Southland International as a Sales Manager.
Edward was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Patricia Partlan Burgard, and his parents, Edward Emile Burgard, Sr. and Jean Cambias Burgard.
He is survived by his loving children, Melanie Iverson (Michael), Wendy Maitre (Mickey), and Edward Burgard, III (Kelli); sister, Diane Burgard Charpio (Henry); and brother, James Burgard (Dana). Paw-Paw’s pride and joy, his grandchildren, include Jenna Maitre, Mandy Iverson, Eddie Burgard, IV, Mickey Maitre, Jr., Brooke Burgard, and Matthew Iverson.