Dallas D. Burge, 76, of Knoxville, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Dallas was born on January 12, 1949, in Galesburg. He was the son of Glenn O. and Clover (Hall) Burge. He married Leslie Patch in the mountains of Colorado on October 23, 1976. Surviving Dallas are his three sons, Chad (Jennifer) Anderson of Elmwood, Lucas (Ticy Lonergan) Burge of East Galesburg and Jacob (Hillary) Burge of Knoxville; nine grandchildren, Abigail Anderson of Elmwood, Ethan Anderson of Elmwood, Eli Anderson of Elmwood, Joshua Burge of Knoxville, Hannah (Haley) Clark of Kewanee, Zoei Burge of Knoxville, Ellimae Burge of Knoxville, Dallas Burge of Knoxville, Joselynne Lee of Galesburg; one great-grandchild, Onalayah Wallace of Galesburg; a brother, Glenn (Mimi) Burge of Knoxville, and two nephews, Otis (Monique) Burge of Brimfield and Nick (Derrick) Burge of Bloomington; and many life-long friends. Dallas was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Joshua D. Burge and a brother, Otis O. Burge.
Dallas was a graduate of Knoxville High School. After high school, Dallas went on to do many things. He owned and operated multiple businesses including Knoxville Ice, Burge and Sons Industrial Maintenance and Knoxville Portable Welding. He moved heavy machinery and also worked in the mines, among other roles. Dallas was a very talented man when it came to building or fixing things. He was a jack of all trades. Dallas took pride in his home that he built for his family. He passed down his love and talent for fixing things to his sons. He loved traveling, especially west to the mountains and riding motorcycles whenever he got the chance. When Dallas wasn’t working or spending time with his boys, he could be found helping anyone that needed a hand. After retiring, Dallas continued to work, whether it was helping out friends, family or a stranger to tinkering with things around the farm. His infectious laugh and wittiness will be missed by many.
To respect Dallas wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 5–8 p.m. at one of his favorite places, Alfano’s, Knoxville, 801 East Main Street, Knoxville. Memorials may be made to the family. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois, is assisting the family with arrangements. On-line condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
