Robert L. Burhans (September 19, 1916 – January 16, 2002) was an American lawyer and politician. Burhans was born in Peoria, Illinois. He received his bachelor's and law degrees from University of Michigan in 1936 and 1939. Burhans was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1939 and practiced law in Peoria. Burhans served in the United States Navy during World War II. Burhans served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1949 to 1965 and was a Republican. He died at Apostolic Christian Skyways in Peoria, Illinois. Notes 1916 births 2002 deaths Politicians from Peoria, Illinois Military personnel from Illinois University of Michigan Law School alumni Illinois lawyers Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives United States Navy personnel of World War II 20th-century American politicians