Richard H. Burton, 84, of Walworth, formerly of Harvard, Ill., died July 12, 2013, at his home. He was born Oct. 2, 1928, in Harvard, to the late Harold and Ella (Koltz) Burton.
He married Marion Guetschow on Feb. 17, 1952, in Harvard. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Williams Bay Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He worked with his father in Burton Electric, and was employed for many years at Dean’s Food as an electrician.
Survivors include his wife; son, David, Walworth; daughter, Susan (Bob) Pruessing, Walworth; special daughter, Ida Lise Salberg, Norway; brother, Dan, Loveland, Colo.; grandchildren, Matthew (Becky) Pruessing, Walworth, Katie (Chris) Schwarz, Westby, Sarah Powers, Chili, Claire (Sean) Baker Burton, Taos, N.M.; and great-grandchildren, Dyllon, Cody, Conner, Zachary Pruessing, Noah, Madelyn Schwarz, and a seventh great grandchild due in November.
He was further preceded in death by daughters, Lynna in 1972, and Sarah in 1963; and sisters, Dolores Murray and Barbara Bleiler.
Services were July 16 at Faith Lutheran Church in Walworth, with the Rev. James Mehltretter officiating.
Memorials to the Faith Lutheran Church of Walworth or the Walworth County Fair Foundation are suggested.
Toynton Funeral Home, Walworth, assisted the family.
