Dr. Carl E. Burkland, age 80, of New Prague, died peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Carl was born on July 3, 1942 in Sacramento, California, to Carl Edwin and Lucille Marcella (Klein) Burkland. He grew up in Carmichael, California and migrated eastward to begin his college career, getting his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison. He returned to California to continue his education at the University of California at Davis for his Master's degree and then returned to the University of Iowa School of Medicine to finish. He did his residency at St. Paul Ramsey Hospital from 1970-73. He married his helpmate, Kathleen A. Gaughan, on September 23, 1972 at Maternity of Mary Catholic Church in St. Paul, MN. After his residency, the couple came to New Prague where Carl's devotion to his family and medical life would start and remain for the duration of his life. Medicine and service to community defined Dr. Burkland. He was a member of the Hennepin County Medical Society and the American Academy of Family Practice. A private man, he was devoted to his children and grandchildren. After retirement he enjoyed gardening and landscaping in his yard and watching classic movies, possessing quite an impressive array of favored black and white movies. He was an avid Gopher football fan and attended a good portion of the home games. He loved being a part of the New Prague Community and found fulfillment in being an active citizen up to the time of his death. Dr. Burkland felt truly honored to be given the opportunity to care for his community through the practice of medicine in New Prague for over 40 years.

Dr. Burkland is survived by his wife, Kathleen of New Prague; daughter, Laura Holmes of Apple Valley; son, Dr. Carl "Barney" ( Ashley) Burkland of Madison Lake; grandchildren, Campbell Holmes and Charlie, Oliver, and Eden Burkland; sister, Mary Berg of Minneapolis. He is preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Jon Holmes; sister, Signe Burkland.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father Eugene Theisen officiating. Mass will be live-streamed on npcatholic.org. Visitation will take place at church from 10-11 AM. Burial will occur at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery immediately following Mass.