Burton Leroy Viestenz
Burton Leroy Viestenz
Burton Leroy Viestenz
1932-2015
Burton Leroy Viestenz, 83, passed away on September 27, 2015. He was a longtime resident of St. Joseph, Missouri. He was born on January 15, 1932, in Atlantic, Iowa to Albert and Eva (Ireland) Viestenz. They preceded him in death, as did a brother, Duane A. Viestenz.
Burton attended school in Griswold, Iowa and graduated from Lewis High School in Lewis, Iowa. He then moved to Missouri and worked for Cudahy Packing Company in Bedford, Iowa.
On May 22, 1955, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Jackson. They moved to St. Joseph where they raised their family. He worked for over 36 years as a meat cutter for various firms in the grocery business, retiring in 1996. He had a strong work ethic and after retirement continued working part-time for Rolling Hills Auto Plaza.
He was a long time member and deacon of Wyatt Park Christian Church and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the Meat Cutters Union Local #576.He was also known for his love of baseball and being an overall sports enthusiast.
Burton is survived by his wife Marjorie of the home, four sons, Steven (Patricia) of Kansas City, Missouri, David (Deborah) of Irving, Texas, Kevin (Tami) of Overland Park, Kansas, and Paul (Kate) of St. Joseph, Missouri; grandchildren, Andrea, Jason, Matthew, Bailey, Luke, Benjamin, Lauren, Jack, and Nick; great-grandchildren, Jillian and Joey. He is also survived by one sister, Laura Lee (Donald) Weckerlin, St. Joseph, one sister-in-law, Janice Viestenz, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggest memorial gifts to Wyatt Park Christian Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
