Msgr. Edward Burian

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Monsignor Edward Burian, 90, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Kimball, SD, died Monday, December 11, 2023, at his home in Avera Prince of Peace Independent Living in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 19, at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Kimball. Burial will be at St. Margaret’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7:00 PM at the Church with a 7:00 PM prayer service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

A live stream of the funeral service can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/sfdiocesepastorate12

Edward Paul Burian was born on April 13,1933 in Mitchell, SD to Adolph and Della (Brady) Burian. He was raised in Kimball, SD. He graduated from Kimball High School in June of 1951. He attended the University of South Dakota, graduated from the Business School in June of 1955. He loved music, played trombone in the college band and played in a dance band. He went to the US Army in January 1956 for 6 months. After that he began teaching in the Bonesteel, SD school system. He taught Math and Bookkeeping for three years. He started the first Instrumental band for Grade and High School. He entered the Seminary at Saint Jerome's College in Kitchener Ontario in 1959 studying Philosophy and Latin. In 1961 he entered the Saint Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. On May 29,1965, Edward Burian was ordained to the Priesthood in Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell, SD.

After Ordination, Msgr's first assignment was June 15,1965 as Associate Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Mitchell, SD, His next assignment was to Roncalli High School in Aberdeen, teaching and directing the high school band and helping at St. John the Baptist Parish in Groton and Andover, SD. In June 1970 he moved to Saint Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls and was Associate Pastor. In January 1975, he moved to Saint Mary's Parish in Sioux Falls teaching at the grade school and helping with the Parish work. In March, 1977, he moved to Sacred Heart Parish in Aberdeen, SD. In August of 1977 he moved to Mellette, Conde, Turton and Chelsea. In June,1978, he moved to St. Michael's Parish in Clark and Doland churches as Pastor. In May of 1981, he moved to St. Anthony's Church in Hoven,SD

In April of 1986, he went to St. Peter's Church in Jefferson, SD. In June of 1994, he moved to Holy Cross Parish in Ipswich, SD and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Leola, SD.

Father Edward Burian was ordained a monsignor June 10, 1996.

In June of 1999 he moved to St. John de Britto Parish in Britton and St.Anthony of Padua Parish in Hecla,SD. In January of 2003 he moved to St. Joseph Parish in Wessington Springs and St. Placidus Parish in Duncan.

In July of 2006, Msgr. Burian retired and went to be Chaplain of Sisters of Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent in Mitchell, SD.

In August, 2007, Msgr. moved to St. Joseph Parish in Wessington Springs and helped with Wessington Springs, Woonsocket, Duncan and Artesian, SD.

August of 2011, he moved to Hawarden, Iowa to be near his sister, Virginia. He helped out with four different parishes.

In 2015, Msgr. moved to Sioux Falls to live with his sister, Connie (and husband Jim) for 1 year.

September 26, 2016, Msgr. moved to Avera Prince of Peace Independent Living, Sioux Falls, SD.

On May 29, 2023, Msgr. celebrated 53 years being a priest.

Msgr. passed away December 11,2023 at his home in Avera Prince of Peace Independent Living.

Msgr. Edward was an avid hunter and loved to fish. He followed car racing, and followed different sports including Notre Dame, the USD Coyotes, SDSU and NDSU, the Vikings and the Twins. He was a musician and enjoyed playing the keyboard for his family and played for many different events. He was a 3rd and 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus,and a member of the Catholic Order Of Foresters, along with being a State Chaplain.

Msgr. Edward was the most kind, gentle loving person, and always saw the best in everybody. He loved his family. Msgr. was a man of deep faith; he touched many peoples lives. He devoted his life to God, and to the service of the people. He enjoyed giving to charities of all types and was very compassionate in anything he did.

Msgr. Edward Burian Loved Life. He will be greatly missed.

Preceded in death were his parents, Adolph and Della(Brady) Burian; one sister, Virginia McCarthy Sederstrom. Survivors include two sisters, Connie (Burian) Reuland, (Jim and Family) Della (Burian) Mathis, (Larry and Family), nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

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