Birth date: Sep 7, 1921 Death date: Sep 4, 2011
Robert J. Burtschi, 89, of Decatur, died at 1:33 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2011 in his home. Mr. Burtschi was born September 7, 1921 in Decatur, son of Julius L. and Martha Stephan Burtschi. A charter member of Our Lady of Lourde Read Obituary
Susie & FamilyI am so sorry for your loss. He is now with your mom watching over your children and family.He lived a great long life. I will always look over at the house when I drive by remembering his smile when he would sit in his chair by the window. Love to all, Tina and Scott Whitney Seattle, WA US
I'm thinking of all of you as you start Uncle Bob's funeral. He and all of the family are in my prayers. He was a talented, loving and very direct guy. We will miss him, but I hope he's enjoying a grand reunion with his many family and friends on the other side.In memory of Uncle Bob, I intend to smile at everyone I see today.Love to all,Cheryl Thorofare, NJ US
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I ve known Bob for many years through my parents and with the church. He is a kind, loving, gentle man and I will always remember him. Jacksonville, IL US
The Robert J. Burtschi Family and all his relatives should be aware of his literal enhancement to all of us living in Decatur. If there was something needing to be done he could either do it or knew exactly who could…a wonderful, unforgettable individual now in the hands of our blessed Father, Jesus Christ. Decatur, IL US
Sending my love today with the Burtschi family, being a friend of Mary Beth since we were babies I know how hard this is for her, and my second mom Jeanie. Praying for the whole family and friends today!Jessica Warrensburg, IL US
I will always remember how kind Bob was to me and how much I enjoyed interpreting for him. He was a wonderful man and a good friend. I will miss him. Prayers to all of the family. Auburn, IL US
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Bob will never be forgotten. We will have great memories and stories of all the fun trips and exciting adventures he included us in! He was a very giving, helpful guy who loved to fix our broken doors and help us hang lights. Always finding more that our home needed, and costing us a few more extra dollars… we didnt plan to spend! LOLWe LOVE YOU!Tom and Beth Muncie, IN US
I always enjoyed Mr. Burtschi at family functions. We would talk about education and he would love to make fun of my not so great sign language. My sympathy to all of his family. Pittsfield, IL US
