Vincent Burgart
January 6, 1921 ~ May 14, 2012
Vincent A. 'Timmy' Burgart age 91 of New Hampton died surrounded by his family Monday evening, May 14, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at Holy Family Parish – St. Joseph Center, New Hampton with Rev. Mark Osterhaus celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his six children and the offertory gifts will be presented by granddaughters, Sarah Burgart, Amber Kleiner, Katherine Nelson, Jennifer Burgart, Maggie Burgart. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Matthew Burgart, Justin Burgart, Aaron Burgart, Craig Nelson, Timothy Burgart, Ronald Burgart and Andrew Burgart serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Zachary Burgart, Jonathan Burgart, Jason Burgart, Phillip Burgart and Michael Burgart.
Friends may greet the family 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Catholic Order of Forester Rosary and a 6:00 p.m. parish scripture service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Friday.
Vincent A. “Timmy” Burgart was born on the Burgart family farm in rural Ionia, IA, on January 6, 1921. He was the youngest child of Michael J. and Theresa M. (Peske) Burgart. He received his education at St. Mary’s Grade School and High School in North Washington. On September 22, 1949, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia, he married Francella C. Schmitz. To this union six children were born. Timmy farmed the Burgart family farm, a Heritage Farm settled by his family in 1855. He and Francella retired and moved into New Hampton in 1997. During his farming years he raised purebred Herefords, and raised, broke and sold American Cream Draft Horses. Timmy enjoyed playing cards, reading, traveling but most loved the time he spent with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Francella; six children, Sandra Burgart of West Des Moines, James (Becky) Burgart of Council Bluffs, David (Jeanne) Burgart of Clear Lake, Carolyn Nelson of Ionia, Lawrence (Julie) Burgart of Rochester, MN, Joseph (Karla) Burgart of Urbandale; seventeen grandchildren; Mathew Burgart, Zachary Burgart, Jonathan Burgart, Jason Burgart, Justin Burgart, Phillip Burgart, Michael Burgart, Sarah Burgart, Aaron Burgart, Amber Kleiner, Craig Nelson, Katherine Nelson, Jennifer Burgart, Timothy Burgart, Maggie Burgart, Ronald Burgart, Andrew Burgart; six great-grandchildren; Aubrey, Annabelle, Matilda, Samuel, Wesson and Emma; two sisters-in-law, Elma Burgart, Mavis Burgart, both of New Hampton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Reggie Nelson; four brothers, Clarence Burgart, Ray Burgart, Marvin Burgart, Clayton Burgart; three sisters, Adeline Ries, Sarah Heit and Loraine Kolbet.
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We are so sorry to hear about Timmy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. LOve Scott Peggy and Raegan
Francella and Family -Thoughts and prayers are with you.So sorry for your loss.
Francella and family, So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the many memories during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Dear Francella and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. This is one of the most difficult things we must face in our life. May it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. God assures us at Psalms 34:18 that he is near to those broken in heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. Jesus also promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again. Jesus own words found at John 5:28,29 tells us there will be a resurrection. What a wonderful hope! God says that soon on the earth there will be no more pain, suffering and especially death at Revelation 21:3-5 We anxiously await the day when we will no longer lose those we love. May these bible thoughts bring you comfort at this most difficult time.
Dearest Larry and family, We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Surround yourself with love and family as you remember the wonderful years you had with him. Our love and deepest sympathy go out to your entire family. ~Tom, Deb, Jon and Chris
Larry, Julie and Family, Sending you our deepest condolences. May you keep your cherished memories close in your hearts. Jon, Sean and the whole Simpson gang!
My deepest sympathy to Matt and the entire Burgart family! Thinking of you all!
Dear Francella and family, I am so sorry to hear about Timmy. I have very fond memories of your family and the farm. You are all in my prayers and God Bless you all. In case you dont remember who i am, I am Norma and Orval Meyers youngest daughter.
Timmy was one of the first people I met at my first Schmitz Christmas gathering. He shared his heartfelt smile with his greeting and he was so kind. That is how I will remember him. My love and prayers to you, Francella and all of your family.
Deepest Sympathy to the Burgart Family. Timmy will be in our hearts forever. Prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. With love, Nancy Caspersen
Our deepest condolences to the Burgart family. May you be comforted by the many happy memories you have shared over the years.
Francella and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Timmy. He was such a kind and gentle uncle. You are all in my prayers. Love, Joann
Francella and family: We are so sorry to hear that Timmy passed away. He was such a nice man and very pleasant to visit with. You have our deepest sympathy.
Francella and family–We are so sorry to hear of Timmy’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time. Gary and Mary Lou Ries and family
I’m thinking about Timmy and the great life he had with a wonderful family. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Dana Caspersen
Dear Francella & Family: Sorry for your sudden loss of Timmy! Your memories of all the happy years with family & friends will support you in your sorrow.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Francella & family, Our sympathy and prayers to all. Keep memories close to your heart. May Vincent (Timmy) rest in peace.
To : The family of Timmy Burgart, You have my deepest sympathy. I have some great memories of Timmy! Of course he will be missed, but never forgotten. I can not be there with you all during this sad time, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Aunt Francella, Sandy, Jimmy, David, Carolyn, Larry & Joe, my heart and prayers go out to all of you and your families. Uncle Timmy was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Now he celebrates in heaven with his parents and brothers and sisters.
So sorry to hear of my cousin Vincent’s death. My sympathy to all the family. I’ll call you one of these days, Francella.
Our sincere sympathy to all of the Burgart family. I have heard lots of stories about Timmy. He sounded like quite a man.
Francella, Carolyn and all the rest…you have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Timmy. What a treasure he was! I always enjoyed visiting with him, he always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye. You were fortunate to have him for so long, the memories are priceless and will hopefully help you through the loss.
Francella and the family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Take care Jean Ann & Rich Hackman and family.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Timmy and my Dad will be missed by many. They were both great men–Husbands, fathers, grandfathers and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of ‘Timmy’ Burgart. We pray that he is resting in peace and that the family will find comfort in that thought.
Francella: So sorry to hear of Timmy’s death. My thoughts are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will never forget when we lived on the farm west of the family. And how our kids played together./ and the time Neil was going to run away to your house. Now hs and Timmy can get reaquainted again in Heaven. We do miss all the friends from back home and think of all of you. LOVE and PRAYERS to all
You are all in our prayers. Dick had a great visit with Timmy last Friday. He will be missed.
Francella and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed by so many.
Francella & Family: Our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Francella and family, we are saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your husband, father, grandpa. My family is keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.