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Jul 9th, 1922 - Dec 21st, 2013Private Services were held December 23, 2013
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 (Siepermann) Wiedenroth on August 20, 1948 in Chippewa Lake, OH. Surviving are his children: Pat Burt of Clay City, Debbie Leininger and husband Rick of Freeport, and David Burt and wife Sue of Flora; 5 grandchildren: Mike Leininger, Jon Leininger, Julie Leininger (Eric) Johnson, Jennifer Burt (Randy) Ellis, Lindsey Burt (Jason) Podjasek. 4 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 and deacon 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.
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Its with a heavy heart that I write this, Herb was like my second Dad. He was sweet, loving and an inspiration as to follow as parent. You could see his love of God in his life everyday, I was lucky to have known him and so were my siblings. Love you Pat, Debbie ana David. Know Herb is up in Heaven with Bertie and my parents.
Dear Pat, David, and Debbie: Debbie and I came to First Baptist Church in Clay City in the Summer of 1993. It was time for Vacation Bible School. Pat, you and Herb and Bertie were some of the first people that we got to know and you soon became family. Before long, we realized our need for Deacons and Herb was one of the three that were ordained early in our ministry. Herb proved over and over that the trust and respect that his church family placed in him was well earned and deserved. Herb and Pat, along with my own Mom and Dad and Guilford Lynn and a very few others became our greatest prayer warriors. I really think Satan trembled when you all were praying. We have gone through a lot of struggles in our 20 plus years and without Herbert Burt's prayers and encouragement, it would have been much more difficult. I never heard him say anything bad about anyone. People like him are very hard to find, much less, those willing to commit to the LORD and the Church to be a deacon . He certainly was a Proverbs 3 kind of man. May GOD Bless The Family of HERBERT BURT.
He was a Great Man David/Deb/Pat. sorry for this great loss. You and I know where he is.
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our condolences. Herb was a fine man, and he will be missed. He was well liked by all who knew him. R.I.P. Herb.
You all are in our prayers. We will be sending a memorial check to the Baptist Children's Home in honor of your wonderful father. God bless all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for your family.
My condolences to the family in your loss. May you all find comfort in your fond memories of your loved one.
To all the family, I am sorry to hear of Herb's passing. I know how close you all were. I know the timing of the holidays will make it hard for you all, but remember all the special warm memories of the past and with the help of the good Lord you will make it through. Love to all.
Miss Pat Burt so sorry for your loss.
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