Milo Burwick

Mass of Christian Burial for Milo Burwick, 80, of Dickinson, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2003 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Austin Vetter Celebrating.  Interment will take place at 2:00 p.m. MDT at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.  Military Rites will be presented by the Dickinson Drill Team.


Visitation for Milo will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2018 at Stevenson-Mischel Olson Chapel with a rosary and vigil service taking place at 7:00 p.m.


Milo passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at his home surrounded by his family.


Milo Leroy Burwick was born June 2, 1922, in New England, ND to Richard and Signe (Johnson) Burwick. He attended the Daglum Country School and joined the CCC’s at the age of 15 serving until he was 17. Milo later enlisted in the US Army Air Corp in 1942, touring the European Theatre and holding the position of military mechanic. During this time he traveled through Europe, seeing Northern France, Rhineland, England and Scotland. On November 20, 1946, he married Rosie Tessier in Wibaux, MT. After marriage they moved to Long Beach, CA and worked for Douglas Aircraft.  They later moved to Spokane, WA and began working for International Harvester. They returned to Dickinson and together they opened Don-L Drive-In, being the first drive up restaurant in Dickinson. Milo opened the Burwick’s Garage in Dickinson and operated this business until 1976. He was active in farming at this time along with hauling cattle and later milk for many area farmers and ranchers. He purchased the service end of Kruger Well Drilling and formed Milo Burwick & Sons Well Service, which he operated with his sons until the time of his death.


Milo was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Elks, VFW, American Legion, National Rifle Association and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was fond of planting trees and starting many shelterbelts around his farm. His greatest love was for his wife, Rosie whom he called Dolly or Honey, his children and grandchildren. Milo was the center of the family and the binding force in keeping everyone together.


Milo will be greatly missed by his wife, Rosie of Dickinson, four sons, Gerald (Eileen) of Dickinson, Dale (Judy) of Dickinson, Dean (Marilyn) of Dickinson, Barry (Lisa) of Lyons, CO; four daughters, Garnet (Ray) Wock of Gillette, WY, Myra (Ted) Klein of Dickinson, Tess (Tom) Ehli of Dickinson, Marlo (Ryan) Nelson of Dickinson; 21 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren; two brothers, Harvey (Marvel) of Bismarck, Sidney (Thelma) of Seattle, WA; and one sister, Fern (Lyle) Chaska, of Chaska, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Casey Wock.


In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Heartland Hospice, 30 7th Street West, Dickinson, ND 58601.


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Burial Date: May 8, 2003
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Mass of Christian Burial:  11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2003, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Dickinson, ND
Rosary & Vigil Service:  7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2018, Stevenson-Mischel Olson Chapel, Dickinson, ND