Bart R. Nordstrom
NORDSTROM, KORDS, WEILER, SANDELL, LARSON
Posted By: Stacy Bliesener (email)
Date: 11/13/2014 at 01:33:30
Bart R. Nordstrom, 76, of Burlington, died at 5:30 AM Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at his home.
Born October 10, 1938, in Burlington, he was the son of Barton Russell and Gladys Kords Nordstrom. On March 15, 1969, he married Carole J. Weiler in Burlington.
Bart worked for J. I. Case Co. for 25 years as a Tool & Die Maker. Prior to that he worked for General Electric for 13 years.
He was a 1957 graduate of Mediapolis High School and a 1968 graduate of Southeastern Community College, receiving his associate's degree in Tool & Die Making.
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving from January 21, 1960 until September 30, 1963, being stationed in Germany and England.
He was a member of UAW Local #807 and American Legion Post 52. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, hanging out at the cabin, riding his 4-wheeler, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Carole; two sons, Dr. Robert B. (Judy) Nordstrom of Springfield, IL, and Christopher J. (Teri) Nordstrom of Burlington; one daughter, Dana A. (John) Sandell of Gamaliel, AR; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Charles Nordstrom, and one sister, Margaret Larson.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Thielen Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Friday, November 14, 2014, at Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mr. Nordstrom will be 10:00 AM Friday, November 14, 2014, at Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Dean Graber officiating and full military honors rendered by the Burlington Area Veterans Honor Guard. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Thielen Funeral Home following the service. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory following the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.
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