William Urban 'Bill' Burt

William Urban Burt, 84, of Vermilion, died Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Community Health Partners, Lorain after a lengthy illness.. He was born May 4, 1926 in Toledo, and had lived in Vermilion 54 years. Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Pacific as a sonar man. He was the Band Director for Vermilion Schools for 30 years. Mr. Burt was a graduated of Bowling Green State University and had a masters degree from VanderCook College of Music, Chicago. He was a former member of Vermilion Rotary and was the leader of the Vermilionairs Men's Chorus. He was always in a band playing trumpet or harmonica. His last band was with his son, Kris, and was called the River Rats. Survivors include sons, Kevin William Burt ( Diana) of Mount Vernon, and Kris Evans Burt (Juli) of Norwalk; grandchildren, Kasey, Kerriann, Kelly, Jenna, Ryan, Kristy and David Burt; and a great grandson, Maxell Burt. Preceding him in death were his parents, Urban and Margaret (nee George) Burt and a sister, Betty Lou Davis. A memorial service and time of celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Mill Hollow Park at 4 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted to Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Inn at Chapel Creek Activities Fund, 6010 West Lake Road, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.