Ronald Ross Burt

Mr. Ronald Ross Burt, 75, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 9:35p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the McDonough District Hospital, Macomb, IL.

He was born on May 18, 1939 in Burlington, IA the son of John and Mae Crank Burt. In August of 1959 he married Donna Melvin. They later divorced.

Ron was a 1957 LaHarpe High School graduate. He began working in 1962 for J.I. Case in Burlington until retiring in 1992. Ron was a member of LaHarpe Masonic Lodge, Quincy Consistory and the Peoria Shrine. He was an avid fisherman.

Mr. Burt is survived by one daughter, Rena Quigle of LaHarpe, one son, Roger Burt of LaHarpe, six grandchildren and one brother, Bill Burt of LaHarpe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Rhonda Quigle, one son, Rodney Burt and a granddaughter.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. Burial will be held in the LaHarpe Cemetery. Masonic Rites will be held at 6:00p.m. Friday, August 1, 2014 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home followed by visitation with the family until 8:00p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Ambulance or LaHarpe Masonic Lodge.