Virgil D. Burdick, 65, of Watseka passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born on September 11, 1955 in Watseka, the son of Virgil C. and Alice (Phillips) Bridges. He married Kathleen Brutlag in Woodworth on December 27, 1977.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Burdick of Watseka; mother, Alice Bridges of Bristol, FL; three brothers, Mark Burdick of Watseka, Dennis Bruner of Watseka, and Duane (Jana) Richert of Watseka; two sisters, Alice Fay (William) Yonke of Wisconsin and Susan Felty of Florida; one sister in law, Linda Burdick of Watseka; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Burdick was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Virgil and Barbara Burdick; one brother, Lucky Burdick; and one niece, Alice Bray.
Virgil enjoyed fishing, hunting, socializing, and was an avid junk collector. He loved spending time with his family and messing with his flowers.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Rev. Michael Ruhlig will officiate. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

Visitation will be from 12:00-2:00 pm at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka on Thursday as well.

Memorials may be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or Family’s Wishes.

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