The Rev. William F. Burd
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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He was born Feb. 8, 1927, to William Sr. and Esther Weismer Burd. On June 10, 1955, he married his wife of 50 years, Geraldine “Gerri” Araminta, who died July 4, 2005. On Jan. 1, 2006, he married Judith Reneger, who survives in Winona Lake.
He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946-1948 and again from 1951-1952. He graduated in 1956 from Whitwort College in Spokane, Wash., with a bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy. In 1959 he received his masters of divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was ordained June 21, 1959.
He was the former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and he was the interim pastor of the First Presbyterian Church denomination of Warsaw from January 1991-June 1992. His service to the church in all his pastorates throughout the years was in many capacities: as member, stated clerk, moderator and chairman. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 10 years, where from 2004-2005 he helped bring the Warsaw First Presbyterian Church to become the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed attending the fellowship of Men Following Christ.
He was a dedicated servant of the Lord, husband, father and grandfather. His presence and heart were larger than life and he will be deeply missed. He will be remembered for his warm plentiful hugs, infectious smile and healing of relationships and especially his sense of humor.
Also surviving are his son, James S. (and spouse Linda L.) Burd, Huntington; a daughter, Chayris I. Burd, Los Angeles, Calif.; three stepsons, Randy (and spouse Sherri) Reneker, Warsaw; Rob (and spouse Chris) Reneker, Leesburg; Rick (and spouse Kim) Reneker, Fort Wayne; stepdaughter, Renee (and spouse Sepass) Hernandez, Leesburg; three grandchildren: Christie, Jonathan and Lilie Burd; nine stepgrandchildren: Travis (and spouse Megan) Reneker, Tyler (and spouse Tory) Reneker, Drake Spear, Nick Marsh, Trish, Adam, Katy, Megan and Ryan Reneker; three stepgreat-grandchildren: Zack, Jordan and Elijah Reneker; and his brother, Dick Burd, York, Pa. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his oldest brother, Dave Burd.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Erik Ohman. A private graveside service will take place at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw with Military Rites conducted by active duty Honor Guard.
Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Fellowship Hall of the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home of Warsaw.
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Memorials to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196.
Condolences may be sent via www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
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He was born Feb. 8, 1927, to William Sr. and Esther Weismer Burd. On June 10, 1955, he married his wife of 50 years, Geraldine “Gerri” Araminta, who died July 4, 2005. On Jan. 1, 2006, he married Judith Reneger, who survives in Winona Lake.
He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946-1948 and again from 1951-1952. He graduated in 1956 from Whitwort College in Spokane, Wash., with a bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy. In 1959 he received his masters of divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was ordained June 21, 1959.
He was the former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and he was the interim pastor of the First Presbyterian Church denomination of Warsaw from January 1991-June 1992. His service to the church in all his pastorates throughout the years was in many capacities: as member, stated clerk, moderator and chairman. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County for the past 10 years, where from 2004-2005 he helped bring the Warsaw First Presbyterian Church to become the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed attending the fellowship of Men Following Christ.
He was a dedicated servant of the Lord, husband, father and grandfather. His presence and heart were larger than life and he will be deeply missed. He will be remembered for his warm plentiful hugs, infectious smile and healing of relationships and especially his sense of humor.
Also surviving are his son, James S. (and spouse Linda L.) Burd, Huntington; a daughter, Chayris I. Burd, Los Angeles, Calif.; three stepsons, Randy (and spouse Sherri) Reneker, Warsaw; Rob (and spouse Chris) Reneker, Leesburg; Rick (and spouse Kim) Reneker, Fort Wayne; stepdaughter, Renee (and spouse Sepass) Hernandez, Leesburg; three grandchildren: Christie, Jonathan and Lilie Burd; nine stepgrandchildren: Travis (and spouse Megan) Reneker, Tyler (and spouse Tory) Reneker, Drake Spear, Nick Marsh, Trish, Adam, Katy, Megan and Ryan Reneker; three stepgreat-grandchildren: Zack, Jordan and Elijah Reneker; and his brother, Dick Burd, York, Pa. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his oldest brother, Dave Burd.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Erik Ohman. A private graveside service will take place at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw with Military Rites conducted by active duty Honor Guard.
Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Fellowship Hall of the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home of Warsaw.
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Memorials to Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196.
Condolences may be sent via www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
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