Burton F. Root, age 90 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 2, 2024 at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Judie Root; one sister, Tammy Ricks of Two Rivers; special friends, Jill and Dana Jaeger; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dorothy Root; two brothers, Lyle and Arden Root; two sisters & three brothers-in-law: Dorothy (Tony) Kalupy, Jeanette (Robert) VanHouten, and Pat Ricks.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers. Rev. Dr. Colie Bettivia will preside at the service, with entombment in Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Military graveside honors will be accorded at the funeral home, immediately following the funeral service.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Thursday morning from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Memorials may be made to Two Rivers High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
