Robert LeRoy Burton

Robert LeRoy Burton

Dec. 16, 1945 - July 12, 2017

FREMONT, Neb. — Robert LeRoy Burton, 71, passed away July 12, 2017, in Fremont. 

Robert was born Dec. 16, 1945, in Maywood, Neb., to Roy I. Burton and Rowena Ruth Towne Burton. Robert had one older sister, Iona.  Iona and Robert were raised on a farm southwest of Maywood and he graduated from Maywood High School in 1964 and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1968. While growing up, Robert was very active in 4-H, baseball, and high school sports.  In August 1967, Robert married Janice Teel.  To this union three children were born, Ryan, Robin, and RaeAnn.

Robert worked for the State of Nebraska, Educational Lands and Funds, and Farmland Industries, before moving his family to the farm in 1974.  Robert and Janice raised their children on the farm southwest of Maywood.

Robert was a 4-H leader, baseball coach, and served on the Ag Valley Co-op board.  His hobbies included target rifle shooting that found him traveling to and winning many competitions, hunting, wood carving and spending time with his four precious grandchildren. 

In 2009 Robert suffered a severe stoke and moved to Ambassador Long Term Care in Nebraska City.  In 2015, Robert moved to Dunklau Gardens Long Term Care in Fremont.  This located him right between his children and their families; Robin and Michelle Burton of Schuyler and Jared and RaeAnn Knoell of Omaha.  During his time in Nebraska City and Fremont, he made many new friends and always enjoyed visits from his little grandchildren, joking with them and asking them about their activities.  The staff always commented on his politeness and courtesy.

Robert is survived by his children, Ryan (Andrea) Burton of North Platte, Neb., Robin (Michelle) Burton of Schuyler, Neb., and RaeAnn (Jared) Knoell of Omaha, Neb.; four grandchildren, Mason and Reese Knoell and Brinley and Brian Burton; nephews; Kevin and Ken Halley and niece, Kristi Wever.  

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Rowena Burton and his sister, Iona Daniels.

Visitation is Sunday, July 16, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Curtis.  

Services will be Monday, July 17, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Maywood Christian Church with Pastor Dale Heimer officiating and music provided by Jan Deatrich.  Pall bearers are Dewey Teel, Paul Teel, Tim Teel, Lee Snyder, Kevin Halley and Ken Halley. 

Burial will be in the Maywood Cemetery.  

Memorials can be given to the Maywood Christian Church or the Maywood Community Hall.  

To sign the on-line guest book, visit www.blasestrauser.com.

Blase Strauser Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.