1926
Dr.
2019
Dr. Ronald Byron Burt, DDS
October 6, 1926 — April 23, 2019
Dr. Burt was born on a country farm in Macon County in north central Missouri on October 6, 1926. He was the only child of Guy W. Burt and Lillian N. (Johnson) Burt, now deceased.
He attended elementary school near Goldsberry, Mo. High School in Nevada, Iowa, graduated in June 1944.
His education was interrupted by the army draft at 18 years of age in 1945. His basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood in Waynesville, Mo and Camp Crowder in Neosho, MO. He received dental technician training at Fitsimmons General Hospital in Denver, CO. He served in the dental clinic of a General Hospital in Stuttgart Germany as a dental hygienist and received the rank of Sergeant at the age of 19. After his discharge, he continued his education.
He graduated from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman University) in 1951 with degrees of BS in Education and a BS Science.
He taught science at Meadville, MO High School for the school year 1951 – 1952.
Dr. Burt was married October 11, 1951 to Elfreda Joan Straley, an elementary school teacher in Lynn County, MO whom he met at college in Kirksville, MO. They were happily married for almost 43 years. She assisted Dr. Burt as a dental office manager before she passed away May 20, 1995. They had two children; James R. Burt and Gerald L. Burt.
Dr. Burt was accepted into Washington University Dental School and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1956.
Dr. Burt opened his dental practice in Ferguson, Mo September 1956. Later he moved his practice to Florissant in 1959. He practiced in Florissant until June 2004 after 48 years of service to the community. He had many patients, their children and grandchildren.
He was a member of the Florissant Valley Chamber of Commerce for over 40 years. He was Past Master of Florissant Masonic Lodge A.F.& A.M. #668, a and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Noble of the Mystic Shrine Moolah Temple and an officer of the Daniel Boone Shrine Club.
Dr. Burt was a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, Greater St. Louis Dental Society, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a past President of the North District Dental Society.
Dr. Burt is survived by his sons James R. Burt of Rochester, MI and Jerry L. Burt of Lake St. Louis, MO; his lovely granddaughters Lauren (Jacob) Richter of Louisville, KY and Carson Burt of Rochester, MI. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan, and daughter-in-law Lisa Burt. He will be remembered by many friends and relations.
Contributions in Ronald's name can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Honor Flight, Inc.
He attended elementary school near Goldsberry, Mo. High School in Nevada, Iowa, graduated in June 1944.
His education was interrupted by the army draft at 18 years of age in 1945. His basic training was at Fort Leonard Wood in Waynesville, Mo and Camp Crowder in Neosho, MO. He received dental technician training at Fitsimmons General Hospital in Denver, CO. He served in the dental clinic of a General Hospital in Stuttgart Germany as a dental hygienist and received the rank of Sergeant at the age of 19. After his discharge, he continued his education.
He graduated from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman University) in 1951 with degrees of BS in Education and a BS Science.
He taught science at Meadville, MO High School for the school year 1951 – 1952.
Dr. Burt was married October 11, 1951 to Elfreda Joan Straley, an elementary school teacher in Lynn County, MO whom he met at college in Kirksville, MO. They were happily married for almost 43 years. She assisted Dr. Burt as a dental office manager before she passed away May 20, 1995. They had two children; James R. Burt and Gerald L. Burt.
Dr. Burt was accepted into Washington University Dental School and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1956.
Dr. Burt opened his dental practice in Ferguson, Mo September 1956. Later he moved his practice to Florissant in 1959. He practiced in Florissant until June 2004 after 48 years of service to the community. He had many patients, their children and grandchildren.
He was a member of the Florissant Valley Chamber of Commerce for over 40 years. He was Past Master of Florissant Masonic Lodge A.F.& A.M. #668, a and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Noble of the Mystic Shrine Moolah Temple and an officer of the Daniel Boone Shrine Club.
Dr. Burt was a member of the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, Greater St. Louis Dental Society, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a past President of the North District Dental Society.
Dr. Burt is survived by his sons James R. Burt of Rochester, MI and Jerry L. Burt of Lake St. Louis, MO; his lovely granddaughters Lauren (Jacob) Richter of Louisville, KY and Carson Burt of Rochester, MI. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan, and daughter-in-law Lisa Burt. He will be remembered by many friends and relations.
Contributions in Ronald's name can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Honor Flight, Inc.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, June 2, 2019
2:00 - 4:00 am (Central time)
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, MO
Memorial Service
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Starts at 4:00 am (Central time)
Holy Spirit Catholic Church, MO
Graveside Service
Monday, June 3, 2019
Starts at 9:00 am (Central time)
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, MO
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