Rodney G. Burt
Saturday, March 21, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday October 13, 2022
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Friday October 14, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Friday October 14, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Saturday, March 21, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Saturday, March 21, 1936
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Rodney G. Burt
Rodney “Rod” Gerald Burt, 86, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, October 08, 2022 at his home.
Rod was born March 21,1936 in Utica, Minnesota to Gerald and Helen (Nesbit). He attended elementary school in Utica and later graduated from St. Charles High School in 1955. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy serving from 1955-1959. While serving as a crewman in HU-1 (Helicopter Utility Squadron One), he was part of a rescue mission and received a Commendation. Rod also served on the first modern day ship to go through the Northwest Passage. The Navy gave Rod the chance to see the world from the Arctic Circle to Antarctica and everything in between.
On August 3, 1960, Rod married Clara Mueller at St. Aloysius in Elba, Minnesota. Rod’s love for Clara only grew over their 62+ years together. The couple lived in several Minnesota towns before settling in Rochester in 1966.
Rod worked as an aircraft radio repairman for Gopher Aviation. He later joined the Mayo Clinic in 1966 as an x-ray installer and repairman, where he stayed until his retirement in 1998.
Rod enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, camping, and attending his children’s and grand-children’s activities. He will always be remembered for his devilish sense of humor and soft heart.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; his children, daughter-in-law Carrie Krautkemer (Burt), Rose (Bruce) Getting, William (Lisa) Burt, Gerald (Kelly) Burt, Renee (Rodney) Wright, and Shannon Plower; grandchildren Cassaundra (DJ Ciancio), Erik, and Alexandra Burt; Madeline (Steve) Scheel, Samantha, Alexander, and Kathryn Getting; Alec and Emily Burt; Anastasia and Nicholas Burt; and “Bruno” Sophia Plower; great-grandchildren, Landon, Lily, and Linkyn Burt; and Matthias and Valerie Scheel; sister, Yvonne (Burt) Mueller; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Helen Burt, an infant brother, his son, Edward Burt,and seven brothers-in-law and seven sisters-in-law.
Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 PM in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN and one hour prior to Funeral Mass on Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Rod’s honor to the charity of your choice.
Condolences
The family of Rodney G. Burt has received the following condolences.
Clara and Family; Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during these difficult times.Sorry for your loss. Gerald & Carol
Aunt Clara, Rose, Bill, Renee, Gerald and Shannon
My deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you. I find it amazing that the one word that keeps getting repeated about Uncle Rod is his smile. What a beautiful tribute to his legacy.
In the sad times, and there will be sad times ahead, I hope that you can find comfort in the song “To Where You Are” by Josh Groban. Listen to the lyrics through your tears and find comfort in the knowledge that he really is a “ breathe away”
May you also find comfort in knowing many people are and will continue to hold you in their prayers. Shalom
Deepest Sympathy to the whole family. Uncle Rod will be deeply missed by so many.
Love and Prayer The White House
Aunt Clara and family,
Tears wash away our sorrow,so let them flow and remember Uncle Rod's smile. His smile will be light that burns strong for all of you. That light will brighten your darkest moments and bring you the knowledge that he is in God's hands now.
Isaiah 40:31.
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
God's peace and love and hugs to all of you.
We were so sorry to hear. As Rod was well thought of he will be missed. He was for many years a great friend.
You have our condolences.
Oh dear clara and family. So very sorry to hear about Rod. He was such a great fella! Always there to help anyone!
we are so sorry but we are out east and won’t be back til Sunday night. I will see you upon our return.
Susan and pauls
To Bill, Lisa, and the rest of the family,
I am sorry for your loss. When I saw this notice this morning I sat back and thought about "Bill's Dad" for a good long bit. It is so accurate that you mentioned "his devilish sense of humor and soft heart." That is exactly what I see in my memories. Take care.
Jeff
The Burt Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I enjoyed reading Rodney's story in the Legion paper about his Navy service. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
With deepest sympathy for your loss
Clara and family, Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time.
Love you guys. ❤️
Cousin Denise
Four of the five Navy buddies are all together again. I'm sure they are smiling and reminiscing with Johnny and Ray playing their guitars. Like the song Johnny would sing, "We'll meet again ' ....