Larry Burtz

Larry Burtz
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Larry I. Burtz, 75, of Belleville, IL, born May 29, 1939, in East St. Louis, IL, died Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Larry worked in the power plant at Washington University for 8 years and retired at the age of 60, after 25 years of service in the power plant for General Motors in St. Louis and then in  Wentzville, MO.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Eileen, nee Irvin, Burtz.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Carol, nee Seibert, Burtz;
his two sisters, Christine Campo and Dolores Bates, both of Waterloo, IL;
two brothers-in-law,  Roland “Smiley” (Sharon) Seibert and John Patrick Lynch;
three sisters-in-law, Linda Sobczak, Cathy Lynch, and Cindy Stride;
his dear friend, Bob Johnston;
as well as nieces, nephews, and many friends.

The family wishes to express special thanks to the doctors and great staff at Illinois Oncology, as well as the doctors, nurses, and technicians at Memorial Hospital.  Many thanks, also, to all the friends who visited in Larry’s last week of life and expressed so much love.  Know that he loved you.

Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society.  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

In celebration of Larry’s life, friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2015, at the funeral home.

Condolences Left For Larry Burtz

Larry and I worked together for many years, he was unique in every respect, funny and a friend to all, and one of the most unforgettable persons you ever met.

Jim Hicks, COLLINSVILLE, Illinois, 62234-5133


Larry was definitely one of a kind. He was loved in many ways by many people. Love you uncle Larry and miss you.

Terry Campo, Belleville, IL, 62221


Thanks Larry for all you did for me and my family. I miss or talks

Robert S Johnson, Belleville, Il, 62223

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