Theldon R. ‘Ted’ Burt

July 12, 2023 at 3:45 p.m.


Theldon R. “Ted” Burt, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.
Theldon, the only child of Ralph and Inez Miller Burt, was born on Dec. 24, 1935, in Warsaw, and raised on his family farm home in Pierceton. He graduated from Pierceton High School with the class of 1953.
He worked as a florist for a few years before joining the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War, being stationed in Germany. He was the last surviving Burt in his family.
After his honorable discharge, Theldon drove a flatbed semi. He also grew hay and raised angus cows on his family farm that has been passed down through the generations, and was a beekeeper.
In 2014, Theldon was finally able to make his lifelong sweetheart his wife. He would marry June Carruthers and they would share love and laughs until her passing in December of 2022.
Theldon was stubborn, hardworking and enjoyed putting in his two cents on how to do things. When he wanted something, it was “right now” which may have caused a few runs into town, all in the same day. He enjoyed going out to dinner with his nephew and his wife and his circle of friends or enjoying homecooked meals at home. In his younger years he was a fantastic ballroom dancer, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was an expert marksman in competition shooting. He was a member of the American Legion Post 49 in Warsaw and the Northern Michiana Bee Keepers.
After long day of work, he could be found sitting with his inseparable cat, Christine, on his lap, while drinking a cold Coca-Cola, eating chocolates and watching the Discovery Channel.
He is survived by his nephew, Dexter and Lucy Wise, of Rochester; and his family, Sue and Curtis O’Neil, of Sidney; and good friends and neighbors.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 105 S. First St., Pierceton. Funeral services will immediately follow at noon with Pastor Larry Burkhart officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Post 49 in Warsaw.
Condolences may be sent to the family through the website www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Theldon R. “Ted” Burt, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.
Theldon, the only child of Ralph and Inez Miller Burt, was born on Dec. 24, 1935, in Warsaw, and raised on his family farm home in Pierceton. He graduated from Pierceton High School with the class of 1953.
He worked as a florist for a few years before joining the U.S. Army. He served during the Korean War, being stationed in Germany. He was the last surviving Burt in his family.
After his honorable discharge, Theldon drove a flatbed semi. He also grew hay and raised angus cows on his family farm that has been passed down through the generations, and was a beekeeper.
In 2014, Theldon was finally able to make his lifelong sweetheart his wife. He would marry June Carruthers and they would share love and laughs until her passing in December of 2022.
Theldon was stubborn, hardworking and enjoyed putting in his two cents on how to do things. When he wanted something, it was “right now” which may have caused a few runs into town, all in the same day. He enjoyed going out to dinner with his nephew and his wife and his circle of friends or enjoying homecooked meals at home. In his younger years he was a fantastic ballroom dancer, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was an expert marksman in competition shooting. He was a member of the American Legion Post 49 in Warsaw and the Northern Michiana Bee Keepers.
After long day of work, he could be found sitting with his inseparable cat, Christine, on his lap, while drinking a cold Coca-Cola, eating chocolates and watching the Discovery Channel.
He is survived by his nephew, Dexter and Lucy Wise, of Rochester; and his family, Sue and Curtis O’Neil, of Sidney; and good friends and neighbors.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 105 S. First St., Pierceton. Funeral services will immediately follow at noon with Pastor Larry Burkhart officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Legion Post 49 in Warsaw.
Condolences may be sent to the family through the website www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

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