Wilton H. Burr, 97, of Eau Claire, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire. He was born in Eau Claire, on December 5, 1917, a son of Howard and Esther (Anderson) Burr. Wilton married Betty Evenson on October 26, 1941 in Iowa. He served in the U.S. Air Force from January 1943, until his honorable discharge in December 1945. He worked for 43 years at Uniroyal building off-road tires and retired 1973. Wilton will be notably remembered as one of nine men responsible for the creation of Royal Credit Union. In April of 1964, RCU was organized to serve employees of Uniroyal and their families. He volunteered his time for the step force at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Clairemont Campus in Eau Claire. Wilton was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and an avid fisherman in both summer and winter. He was a very loving and giving man who would help anyone in need. Wilton is survived by his daughter, Kathlyn "Katie" (Timothy) Berg of Eau Claire; four grandchildren, Ryan (Jennifer), Adam, Amee (Harold) and Kari; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Isabella, Aaron and Isaac; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; daughter, Barbara Larson; and three brothers, Sherwin, Floyd "Blackie", and Eugene Burr. The family would like acknowledge and thank Wilton's special friend and companion, Fay Pettit; neighbors, Lester and Keith; and caregiver, LaDonna. Funeral Services will held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1804 Highland Ave., in Eau Claire. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at church. Military Honors will be conducted by the VFW Post 305. Inurnment will be at a later date in Rest Haven Cemetery in the Town of Washington.

Service Information

Cemetery

Rest Haven Cemetery 5750 Old Town Hall Road Eau Claire WI 54701

Visitation

Thursday, April 9 2015 10:00 AM

St. John's Lutheran Church 1804 Highland Ave. Eau Claire WI 54703

Funeral Service

Thursday, April 9 2015 11:00 AM

St. John's Lutheran Church 1804 Highland Ave. Eau Claire WI 54703