GERALD ALLEN "JERRY" BURKLAND, age 63, of Wheatfield, died on Friday, October 13, 2017.  He was born in Gary on April 9, 1954.  Jerry was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #150 and retired from Landscape Pro.

Jerry is survived by son, LT William Robert Burkland of Alabama; daughter, Brandy Bo Burkland of Alabama;  brother, Robert Lee (Barbara) Burkland of Hobart; sister, Janet Connell; loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Leanna Burkland; and brother, Donald Edward Burkland.

A memorial visitation will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., (219) 942-2109 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com