Obituary
WASHINGTON - Ronald Wayne Burtsfield, 74, of Washington, IL died at 8:50 AM Wednesday, January 23, 2013.
Born on April 19, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Raymond M. and Hazel Ames Burtsfield, he married Doris Curlin in February 1960 in Peoria. He later married Milagros "Mila" Turner in June 1978 in Washington. She survives.
Also surviving are 3 sons, Ronald T. (Mary Jane) Burtsfield of Creve Coeur, Richard D. (Bonnie) Burtsfield of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Rodney P. (Pat Marcouiller) Burtsfield of Carlock; 2 brothers, Jack Burtsfield of Washburn and Robert Burtsfield of Peoria; 6 sisters, Judy Tyree of Peoria, Sue Sharum of Camden TN, Kathleen Cebuhar of Canton, Patricia Bouchez of Bartonville, Peggy Burtsfield of East Peoria, and Anna Gibson of West Peoria; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, David Burtsfield, and 1 sister, Nancy Clayton.
He was a United States Marine Corps veteran.
Wayne worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 32 years and retired as an Inspection Analyst. He was a Ham Radio Operator and also loved to camp. Wayne enjoyed NASCAR and was a Dale Earnhardt fan and also a Chicago Cub fan.
Funeral Services will be at 11 AM Monday, January 28, 2013 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the funeral home and 1/2 hour prior to services on Monday. Burial will be at St. Mary of Lourdes Cemetery in Metamora.