Douglas H. Burmeister, 81

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle, Doug Burmeister. He passed peacefully Oct. 22, 2025, at the Schneidmiller House in Hayden, Idaho, with family by his side. 

Doug was born Aug. 24, 1944, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Harry and Donna Burmeister. He attended school in Osburn and Wallace. After school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country for three years, then returned to Wallace and married DeLoris (Sis) Fuller. Doug and Sis had two daughters and then later divorced. Doug married Gloria Blickenstaff in 1989 and gained two stepchildren.  

Doug was involved in owning and leasing many businesses throughout the Silver Valley — Albi’s Alleys, Bedroom Goldmine, and Kellogg Golf and Country Club. He then went to work at Sunshine Mine, where he held many different positions over his 27-year tenure. He retired from Sunshine Mine in 2002 and purchased the Wayside Market in Smelterville, Idaho. He sold the market and retired again in 2016.  

Doug enjoyed camping, socializing at the Elks and Inland Lounge, but most of all, he loved watching his grandchildren play sports and never missed a chance to brag about his family.  

Doug was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Burmeister; father Harry Burmeister; and sister Marilyn Armour.  

Doug is survived by his brothers, Mark (Kristenah) Burmeister and Chris Burmeister; sisters Jan Burks and Debbie (Phil) Batchelder; wife Gloria Burmeister, the mother of his children, Sis Burmeister; daughters Deanna (Jeff) Nearing and Dusti (Jon Koepl) Burmeister; stepson George (Sena) Blickenstaff; stepdaughter Crystal (Curt) Zeller; grandchildren Grant (Caytlin) Nearing, Graden Nearing, Gracelyn Nearing, Samira Koepl, Bodhi Koepl, Jennifer Zeller, Amy (Bob) Clark, Todd (Kianna) Blickenstaff; and five great-grandchildren.  

Doug loved telling jokes and making people laugh. He loved his wife, his girls, his life here in the Silver Valley, and the friends who supported him over the years. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him. 

At Doug’s request, there will be no formal service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  

Memories of Doug and messages of condolence may be shared online with this family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is assisting the family with arrangements.