Clayton Burgart

clayton burgart
Clayton L. Burgart age 94 of New Hampton died Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2012, at Holy Family Parish – St. Mary’s Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his wife and children. Linda Burgart will be the lector and the offertory gifts will be presented by Paula Burgart, Jodi Holschlag, Jill flugum and Shelly DeGeus. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Michael Folkers, Robert Roethler, Troy Lechtenberg, Dan Burgart, Ricky Burgart, Steven Eichenberger and Kyle Burgart serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Roger Roethler, Brian Folkers, Travis Lechtenberg, Trent Lechtenberg, Johnny Eichenberger, C.J. Eichenberger, Phillip Eichenberger and Cory Burgart. Friends may greet the family 2:00 -7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 3:00 p.m. rosary and a 6:30 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Clayton Louis Burgart was born June 16, 1917, on the family farm near North Washington, IA, the son of Michael J. and Theresa M. (Peske) Burgart. He was baptized and confirmed at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington and was a 1935 graduate of the St. Mary’s High School in North Washington. After graduating, he farmed with his father and brother until his fathers death. On June 4, 1946, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler, he married Virginia Johnston. To this union the couple was blessed with ten children. In 1948, Clayton bought a farm by Williamstown, IA, where he lived until retiring in 1989. Clayton was a crop and proud Brown Swiss Dairy farmer. Clayton enjoyed raising his family on the farm and instilling his love of driving horses to many of his children. His wife Virginia died on June 20, 1986 at the age of 58. On April 8, 1989, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Hampton, he married Mavis Krukow. Clayton and Mavis enjoyed dancing and listening to old-time music all the years of their marriage. He also enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Clayton dearly loved his whole family and spending time with them was joy the of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mavis; nine childen, Dianne Dann of Fredericksburg, Barbara (Dennis) Folkers of Oelwein, Roger (Mary) Burgart of Sumner, Cheryl (Kenneth) Lechtenberg, Richard (Janet) Burgart, Randy (Linda) Burgart, Dixie (Jim) Joebgen, Rocky (Sue) Burgart, all of New Hampton, Dawn (John) Eichenberger of Lawler; step-son, Arnold (Bonnie) Krukow of Riceville; 31 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren; 5 step-great-great grandchildren; one brother, Vincent “Timmy” (Francella) Burgart of New Hampton; sister-in-law, Elma Burgart of New Hampton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Virginia; two sons, Rance Burgart in 1981 and Joseph Clayton Burgart in infancy; three brothers, Clarence Burgart, Ray Burgart and Marvin Burgart; three sisters, Sarah Heit, Adeline Ries and Loraine Kolbet.

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  1. My Sympathy to all the Clayton Burgart family for the loss of your father. He will be greatly missed by all. Just remember all the good times you had. GOD BLESS you all you are in my prayers, Gloria Parks and Brenda Parks

  2. Just wanted to let you know you are all in my thoughts & prayers. I remembmer as a kid your Dad always had smiles for all of us. My deepest sympathy.

  3. Our sympathy to all of you at this time. Sorry we can’t be there with you for the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you anyway. God Bless you all!

  4. Randy, Linda, Christina, Sarah, & Paula, We were so sorry to hear of Clayton’s passing. We hope that you can lean on your family and friends during this difficult time to see you through. 94 years young……so many memories, and stories to share & remember. We miss you guys….you were fantabulous neighbors! Take Care! Brian, Susie, Cameron & Courtney

  5. Dianne, Rhonda, Allison and Miranda and familiy, We were sad to hear about your father and grandfather. Please know we are thinking about you all at this difficult time.

  6. Aunt Mavis, I am sorry to hear about Clayton. He was a very kind man. You will be our thought and prayers during this difficult time. Love you!! LaVonne, Kevin, Kaylee and Isaac

  7. Diane, Sorry to hear of your father’s death. My prayers and sympathy are with you and the rest of your family.

  8. Dawn and Family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Clayton. My family got to know him mostly through Dawn’s stories and her love for her father. He lived a life worth celebrating and brought joy to so many people. He will leave you with many fond memories. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Janet E. Hiatt

  9. We send our prayers and sincere sympathy to the whole family. I remember happy times on picnics together and recall Clayton’s quiet kindness.

  10. Dear Dawn and family, I was so sorry to hear about Clayton’s passing. He was such a kind and gentle man. I have only heard good things about him – what a nice way to be remembered. You are in my thoughts today. Julie.


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