Carol Lee Burre Orlowski

Carol Lee Burre Orlowski, 88, died on Monday December 18th. She was born on the 3rd of August 1929 in Leavenworth, Kansas to John Burre and Edna Krekeler Burre. Carol was born, baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Leavenworth. She graduated from Leavenworth Senior High School in 1947. The next step in life was to enroll in an intensive learning program at St. Luke’s Hospital school of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. Graduating in 1950 and attaining RN statues as well as a marriage to Walter Orlowski on the 30th of July 1950. The first year of marriage saw Walt on the island of Okinawa (after being recalled for Army duty) and Carol working at St. Luke’s and living in the nurse’s dorm. They lived many years in Leavenworth before moving to San Angelo and taking part in the wonderful facilities. She worked 30 years at the VA hospital in Leavenworth. Those who have pre-deceased are Walter Orlowski (husband), mother and father as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cosuins. Survivors include brother, Harold John Burre; sister-in-law, Lila Lake Burre and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be Thursday, December 28 at 1:15 p.m. at Lyndale (Royal Estates). Private graveside services to be held at a later date at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.