Robert J. Burtschi's Obituary
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 Lourdes Catholic Church, Bob was a member of the Catholic Deaf Society and worked as a self employed carpenter. He married Mary G. Scroggin June 15, 1957 and she preceded him in death December 25, 1993. Also preceding him in death are his parents; brothers: Julius R. and Joseph D. Burtschi and sisters: Mary Bretz and Betty Davis.
Mr. Burtschi is survived by his children: Robert L. Madonna Burtschi of Oreana and Susan Larry Murray of Decatur; grandchildren: Kyle Murray, Stephan and Mary Beth Burtschi; step grandchildren: Brandon Heather Murray, Justin Lindsay Murray, Josh Laura Mahon and Lindsay Bryan Miller; 7 great grandchildren; sisters: Jane Hodge of Avon, IN, and Lucy Grady of Albuquerque, NM; former daughter-in-law, Jean Burtschi; special niece, Beth and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; vigil prayer service will be at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Celebrating Bob’s life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2011, his 90th birthday, in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Weltin celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Susan G. Komen For The Cure or St. Teresa High School Athletic Fund.
The family wishes to thank: Mary Beth Burtschi, Jared Scott, Kyle Murray, Barbara McGraph, Cindy Stettner and Chuck Schaab for watching over and taking great care of their dad.
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