Loretta A. Bursch, age 78, of Sartell, formerly Gilman, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Legends at Heritage Place in Sartell.  Private family services will be held with interment in SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Gilman.

Loretta Anna Bursch was born July 8, 1938 in Graham Township, the daughter of Leo and Clara (Huver) Zuleger. On July 18, 1961, she was united in marriage with Richard Bursch.  Loretta worked at Stearns Manufacturing and was a lifelong member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church.  She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren when they were young, watching town softball games, cooking, and always had a smile on her face.

Loretta is survived by her son,  Michael (Rhonda) Bursch of Royalton, daughter, Kim of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren:  Brett (Paige Gottwalt), Brooke (Matt Falk), Blake and Paige Bursch; great-grandchild, Charlie Bursch; siblings:  Delores Bursch of Foley, Ceal (Doug) Reiter of St. Cloud, Bobby Zuleger of Pierz and Leo Jr. (Bev) Zuleger of Sartell; as well as other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; brothers, Gerald Zuleger and Jerome Zuleger.