Willis E. Burtch, Jr., 57, of the Town of Niagara, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Born in North Tonawanda, NY he was the son of the late Willis E. Burtch, Sr. and Louise (Rachau) Borock.

Willis married Linda (Seigler) Burtch in Potsdom, NY on June 20, 1980. For over 32 years, he served in the United Stairs Air Force as a Tech Sergeant for the 107th Air National Guard located in Niagara Falls. He was a member of the LaSalle Sportsmen's Club in the Town of Niagara, as well as the Wounded Warriors Project. Willis was an avid golfer and outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shopping and was a collector of many different items.

In addition to his loving wife of thirty four years and his mother, Willis is survived by two daughters Melissa (Alberto) Burtch and Susan (Lee) Licht; three granddaughters Tayla Lynn Burtch, Terrance William Burtch and Presley Cerda; two brothers Fred (Cheryl) Burtch and Roger Burtch and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no prior visitation. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.