Mr. Rene J Burcham, 78, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon.

Rene was born November 27, 1946, in Indianapolis, a son of the late Milburne and Betty (McClain) Burcham. He married Carolyn Simon on August 26th, 1967, and she survives.

Rene was a graduate of Lebanon High School. He retired from Herff Jones after 18 years, then ran Burcham Moving for several years after.

He enjoyed playing baseball during his youth, NASCAR, woodworking, video games, playing golf and yearly vacations to Myrtle Beach with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife, Carolyn Burcham of Lebanon; sons, Chad (Kim) Burcham of Lebanon and Chris (Carrie) Burcham of Jamestown; grandchildren, Taylor (Tiler) Langston, Baylee Burcham, Chloe Gillan, Riley Burcham and Cameron Burcham.

Rene was preceded in death by his parents Milburne and Betty Burcham and his brother Michael "Mike" Burcham.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at the American Legion (Lebanon) from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Final care of Rene has been entrusted to the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, 2400 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon. You are invited to visit the website where you may sign his online register and leave a personal message at www.strawmyerdrury.com.