In memory of

Christopher "Topher" John Burgess

Glendale, WI

August 27, 1969 - August 8, 2025

Aug 27, 1969 - Aug 8, 2025

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In memory of

Christopher "Topher" John Burgess

Passed

August 8, 2025
Born

August 27, 1969
Resided

Glendale, WI

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Christopher was a musician, poet, philosopher, artist, Medieval Scholar, Navy veteran, teacher, author, songwriter, political advisor/consultant, storyteller, and probably a few other things that we're forgetting.

He was almost always in a band, even playing in the Battle of the Bands at St. Joe High School. During his year-long posting in Greece (while serving in the Navy), he was a member of the hugely popular (at least on base) band, Squid Bikini. For whatever reason, …

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