Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Herbert Burt
Jul 9th, 1922 - Dec 21st, 2013Herbert 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.