GREENFIELD
Erin Edward Burlew, age 28, of Greenfield, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. He was born in Angola, Indiana on August 5, 1991. He graduated from Angola High School in 2010 and received his associates degree in criminal justice and homeland security in 2013 from Vincennes University. He served in the U.S. Army from 2015-2019. Erin married Karli (Hughes) on April 18, 2015 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
After serving as a hardworking soldier. Erin became an apprentice at Grunau for the sprinkler fitters local #669. Erin was a member of the Sons of the American Legion #31 in Angola, Sigma Pi at Vincennes and the VFW. Family was everything. Erin was an amazing husband, daddy, son, and brother. Erin was a friend to everyone and loved listening to music. He was a proud supporter, donor, and coach to the Special Olympics.
Erin is survived by his wife, Karli Burlew of Greenfield; three daughters, Millie Elaine Burlew, Reagan Eleanor Burlew, and Audrey Eloise Burlew all of Greenfield; parents, Penny and Terry Burlew of Angola; sister, Nicole Pauline Schieber of Angola; biological father, Todd Schieber of Angola; brother, Sam Boring of Tennessee; grandparents, Larry and Ilene Eicher of West Unity, OH; grandmother, Donna Burlew of Edon, OH; in-laws, Kami and Sonny Hughes of Indianapolis; nieces and nephews, Leobardo, Kinzli, Annalise, Bubs, and RaeLynn; several aunts, uncles, great-aunts, and great-uncles; and sisters-in-law, Jasmine (Eduardo) Gabino of Indianapolis and Ciera (Lewis Jr.) Thompson of Greenfield. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William Burlew; and grandparents, Wendal and Donna Schieber.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the mortuary. Reverend Sandy McCloskey will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by made online at https://www.facebook.com/donate/508678756350233/?fundraiser_source=external_url or to Erlewein Mortuary, 1484 W. US 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. Envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.
