Alan Walter Burmeister, 61, of New Era, MI, passed away February 13, 2025, succumbing to his injuries following a snowmobiling accident. He was born April 16, 1963, in Shelby, the son of Dale and Judith (Wagner) Burmeister.

Alan was a farmer all his life and co-owner of Lakeshore Farms. Established in 1864, Lakeshore Farms is still Burmeister family-owned and operated. Alan's first love was anything with a motor. He spent hours upon hours every season on his snowmobiles, mud trucks and motorcycles; he even had his very own motocross track that he built, maintained and rode. He also was an avid deer hunter and shot several prized bucks on his acres of land, every morning while he drank his coffee, he could be found looking out his window to observe "his critters".

His sons were an enormous source of pride for him. He watched with pleasure as they excelled in athletics at Shelby Public Schools. He reveled in teaching his sons the art of hunting and farming, neither activity strictly a hobby but valuable ways of life. Recently he could be found supporting his granddaughters in the same activities that he proudly taught his sons.

Alan was a big-hearted man with a tremendous sense of humor and wit, if you were teased by "Big Al" it meant that he liked you.

Alan is survived by his parents, Dale and Judith Burmeister, his sons Kevin (Jessica) and Kurt (Emily) Burmeister, his significant other Betty Ann Kludy, stepson Gary (Erin) Stark, stepdaughter Lacie (Chadick) Wierengo, his former wife Cathy Burmeister, sister Tracey (Chris) Butler, granddaughters Jayna, Kaylin, Kenzye, and Madison Burmeister, and a fifth granddaughter who is due to be born later this year, as well as his nephew Zack Butler.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Al's home, on the farm, 5426 S. 64th Ave. New Era MI 49446. Come as you are and come hungry; there will be good food, cold drinks, and great company— just the way Al would’ve liked it.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Crystal Valley Care Fund in his memory.