Karl

Burtch

Karl M. Burtch, age 87 died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Paulding County Hospital.

He was born May 14, 1930 in Paulding, the son of the late James M. and Esther L. (Schmidt) Burtch. On August 28, 1949 he married M. Joan Kuns who preceded him in death on October 9, 2013.  He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paulding where he served on the church council.  He retired as manager from Hartzog Lumber Company in 1998 after 45 years of service.  He was a former mayor of Paulding and a member of Flat Rock Lodge #580 F&AM.  He enjoyed golf, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Paulding Panthers Sports.  He wintered in Clearwater, Florida for 15 years.

He is survived by his children: David Burtch, Paulding, Mike (Mary) Burtch, Houston, TX, Doug (Nancy) Burtch, Paulding, Bill (Peter) Burtch, Memphis, TN, Karla (Mike Griggs) Burtch, Cincinnati, and Joanie (Steve) Goyings, Paulding; a sister Barbara Rhoad, Paulding; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter.

He is also preceded in death by brothers James, David, Tom and Charles; sisters Sally Coon and Janet Choler.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Monday, November 13 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paulding with Pastor Karen Stetins officiating. He will be laid to rest in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Visitation will be 2 – 6 PM Sunday, November 12 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. There will also be visitation at the church on Monday from 10 AM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.