Podjasek, T.

J. married Burt, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D. married ?, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BURT.H002
• _FGRAVE: 122070610
• Military Service: World War II, Private First Class, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry, United States Army
• Funeral: 23 Dec 2013, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Herbert F."Herb" Burt , age 91, of Clay City, IL passed away at his home in the presence of his children on December 21, 2013.

Herb was born on July 9, 1922 in Geff, IL, the son of Frank C. and Ruth J. (Snyder) Burt. He married Bertha Wiedenroth on August 20, 1948 in Chippewa Lake, OH.

Surviving are his children: Pat Burt, Debbie Leininger and husband Rick, and David Burt; five grandchildren: Mike Leininger, Jon Leininger, Julie Leininger (Eric) Johnson, Jennifer Burt (Randy) Ellis, Lindsey Burt (Jason) Podjasek. four great-grandchildren: Jonah and Jillian Ellis, Tyler Podjasek and baby boy Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, parents and brother, Joseph C. Burt.

Herb served in the Army during World War II, was a farmer, welder/foreman of Pipeliners Local Union 798, a member of the Veterans of Foreign War, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Clay City.

He was a kind and loving husband, Children's Sunday School Teacher as well as Kids' Church "Grandpa", and a member of the 700 Club and other Christian organizations.

His life exemplified one of his favorite Bible verses Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, learn not on your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."

Private funeral services for Herbert F. Burt were held December 23, 2013 with interment in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that in memory of Herb Burt, a memorial has been established for the Baptist Children's Home and Family Services.

Individuals can write in honor of Herbert and Berti Burt in the memo line of the check. Receipts are sent to donors in an acknowledgement letter form from the BCHFS. The address is as follows: BCHFS, 949 Co. Rd. 1300 North, Carmi, IL 62821.

Arrangements were handled by the Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Funeral:
Private funeral services for Herbert F. Burt were held December 23, 2013 with interment in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

Herbert married Wiedenroth, Bertha E. 'Berti' on 20 Aug 1948 in Chippewa Lake, Medina County, Ohio. Bertha (daughter of Wiedenroth, Harry and Siepermann, Frieda) was born on 9 Jun 1920 in Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York; died on 26 Jan 2013 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WIED.B001
• _FGRAVE: 104409606
• Military Service: World War II, United States Women's Army Corps

Notes:

Bertha E. "Berti" Burt, age 92, of Clay City, IL passed away at her home in the presence of her husband and children on January 26, 2013.

Berti was born on June 9, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Harry and Frieda (Siepermann) Wiedenroth. She married Herbert F. Burt, who survives, on August 20, 1948 in Chippewa Lake, OH.

Also surviving are her children: Pat Burt, Debbie Leininger, and David Burt; five grandchildren: Mike Leininger, Jon Leininger, Julie Leininger Johnson, Jennifer Burt Ellis, Lindsey Burt Podjasek; three great-grandchildren: Jonah and Jillian Ellis, Tyler Podjasek; and a brother, Stanley Kohler.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harry Kohler.

Berti served in the Women's Army Corp (W.A.C.) during World War II, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and a member of the First Baptist Church of Clay City.

She was a dedicated and loving wife and mother, Sunday School and Bible School Teacher, as well as Kids' Church "Grandma", Brownie Troop Leader, 4-H Club Leader, school volunteer, active member of the Clay County Republican Women's Club, Eagle Forum, 700 Club and other Christian and conservative organizations. She was definitely a Proverbs 31 Woman. . ."Her children rose up and called her blessed."

Private funeral services for Bertha "Berti" Burt were held with interment in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that in memory of Berti Burt, a memorial has been established for the Baptist Children's Home and Family Services.

Arrangements were handled by the Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora.

Funeral:
Private funeral services were held with interment in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora with military honors.