William "Red" Burns, 94, died Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, IN.  He was born on October 2, 1926 in Auburn, IN to the late John & Lily Mae Burns.  He married Virginia "Ginny" Herschberger on March 30, 1963 in West Virginia and she preceded him in death on February 15, 2015.

Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Burns of Plainfield, IN and a brother-in-law, Melvin Herschberger of St. Joe, IN.  He was a retired truck driver with Pacific Intermountain Express.  He loved to read, travel and was very interested in WWII and Civil War History.

Calling will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 4-8 pm at Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville, IN.  Services will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 1 pm at the funeral home.  Burial in Riverside Cemetery, St. Joe, IN.

Memorials to Betz Nursing Home - 116 Betz Road Auburn, IN  46706