Burl G. McRoberts, 89, of Cannelburg, IN, passed away December 8, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Burl retired from Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center as a foreman. He had served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Burl was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Elnora, IN, Hadi Shrine in Evansville, IN, and was a life member of VFW Post #9627 in Odon, IN. Following IU sports, woodworking, and being a “mushroom finder” were some of his favorite things to do.
Burl is survived by his wife, Maudie (Jones) McRoberts; his children, Gordon McRoberts and his wife, Patricia, of St. Charles, MO, Debra Kavanaugh and her husband, Roger, of Versailles, IN, Jane Smith and her husband, Glenn, of Cross Plains, IN, Patricia Gingerich and her husband, Jacob, of Montgomery, IN, and Barbara Hinkle and her husband, Larry, of Washington, IN; a sister, Doris Inman, of Bloomfield, IN; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Born March 26, 1930, in Daviess County, IN, Burl was the son of James and Agnes (Martin) McRoberts. His parents; a granddaughter, Greta Wilz; his sisters, Ada Wallace, Mary King, and Barbara Hasler; and his brothers, Paul, Robert, Virgil, Barney, Roy, Jack, and Joe McRoberts preceded him.
Friends may visit with his family from 4:00 – 8:00 on Wednesday, at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home, 2020 State Street, Washington, IN. The funeral will be at the funeral home on Thursday, at 10:30. Burial will follow in Sugarland Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family through goodwinsievers.com.