Robert E. Burns, age 78, born on January 23, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on September 16, 2016 in Livonia, Michigan. Loving brother of Eleanor (Bill) Oosterveen, Marguerite (Frank) Pierron, and Marlene (Ray) Kershaw. Preceded in death by his sisters Mary Lou Dishong and Dolores Ciaramitaro. Robert will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial donations appreciated to Covenant Christian Center Building Fund 91 Welts St. Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043. Arrangements entrusted to Harry J. Will Funeral Home Livonia Chapel.