Thelma Norma Burmania

Thelma Norma Burmania, age 99, of Friesland, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Thelma was born on April 25, 1927, the daughter of Charles and Nellie (DeYoung) Wiersma. On October 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Peter Burmania at the First Reformed Church in Friesland, Wisconsin. Thelma lived a long and meaningful life marked by steady work, deep faith, and care for others. She was employed at Cupery & DeYoung Storage for more than 50 years. Over the course of those years, she produced tape seal, drove forklift, and worked in the office, serving with dedication and dependability.

Thelma was a lifelong member of First Reformed Church, now Friesland Community Church. There she was also a member of the Dorcas Circle Church Group. Her faith in God, along with the love of family and friends, remained at the center of her life.

She found joy in many simple and lasting pleasures. Thelma enjoyed photography, camping, bowling, and traveling throughout the United States, especially to Florida, California, and Alaska. She was also known for her generosity in the kitchen. She cooked delicious meals for others and baked pies for Friesland Band Concerts, sharing her gifts in a way that brought comfort and happiness to many.

Thelma is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Cynthia) Burmania and Craig (Carol) Burmania; grandchildren, Jason Burmania, Jonathan (Jeanine) Burmania, Joel (Abby) Burmania, Jeff (Connie) Burmania, Jill (Robert) Schwantz, Dawn (Nicholas) Becker and Jeremy Burmania; step grandchildren, Renee Selje and Aaron Lange; 21 great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Douma. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Burmania in 1989; parents; great granddaughter in infancy; brothers, Norman and John Wiersma; brothers-in-law, Clarence Douma and Henry (Tena) Burmania.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Friesland Community Church, 107 East Winnebago Street, Friesland, WI 53935.

A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Friesland Community Church with Pastor Darrin Vant Hoff officiating. Burial will follow at Friesland Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Randolph Health Services and Hillside Hospice for their compassion and care.