Conrad Burns’ funeral next Friday at Metra Park

BILLINGS — The funeral service for former U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns will be held on Friday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at Metra Park Arena in Billings.

The public is invited to attend.

Burns died Thursday of natural causes at his home in Billings. He was 81.

Burns’ family issued a statement Friday saying he was a loving, dedicated husband and proud father whose greatest joy was his three grandchildren.

The family requests that anyone wishing to make a donation in his honor to make them to Shriners Hospitals for Children, your local food bank or the Kate Burns Memorial Scholarship through the Atonement Lutheran Church in Billings. Cards can be sent to the family c/o U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s office at 222 N. 32nd St., Suite 900, Billings, MT, 59101.