"Prayers for Patty's family. She made an incredible impact on all the lives she touched. She will be greatly missed."
In loving memory of
Patty Lange Burt
April 26, 1965 - October 24, 2018
Patricia Kae (Lange) Burt, 53 of Utica passed away peacefully at home October 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Patty began her courageous fight against stage 4 brain and lung cancer in 2013. Even though chemo, radiation and her surgeries may have worn her down, it never took her spirit or defined her. She always kept that smile on her face. She will be remembered for her beauty, contagious smile and her kindness and generosity for others.
Patty was born April 26, 1965 in Rochester to Paul and JoAnn
(Boettcher) Lange. She attended both Lewiston/Altura School and St. Charles. Graduating from St. Charles High School in 1983. After graduating she worked for Winona County as a Flag Person for traffic control, then went on to working at Hubbard turkey plant in Altura. From there she went to Camera Arts/Herff Jones where she was employed for nineteen years until they closed their doors 2008. Then in 2010 she started at the St. Charles High School as one of their lunch aids and in 2013 she resigned in order to spend her time and energy managing her health and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewiston.
On July 13, 1985 she married her soul mate, Kenneth M. Burt in Utica.
Shortly after they were blessed with a daughter, Ashlee Ann. 3 years later they were blessed again, this time with a son, Joshua Paul Merlin. Later came their beautiful grandson, Carter Joshua Burt, the light of her life. On August 20, 2013 Patty was diagnosed with stage 4
brain and lung cancer. Her last 5 years have been a gift to she and her family. Throughout the past few years she had been known as "Rockstar" because of her faith, hope and fight. Patty enjoyed spending her summers off with her kids and grandson. She loved going to Mexico each spring with family, camping, photography, playing games, farming, shopping, socializing (of course) and any kind of construction, because she looked good in a tool belt! Her favorite part of her day was spending it with her grandson, Carter Jo and taking little trips here and there. Her family was her pride and joy.
She will be remembered as saying "Family equals love." Her most important and rewarding job was being a mom and nana. She loved this more than anything.
Patty was survived by her husband, Kenneth of Utica; children, Ashlee (Chaz Stark) Burt of Utica, Joshua (Mariah) Burt of Fremont; one grandson, Carter Burt; sister's Paula (Mike) Stevens, Penny (Bob) Weis, Julie (Jim) Coleman; brother, Daniel (Adriana) Lange; Parents, Paul (JoAnn) Lange; sister in laws, Kim Alvarez, Kristie (Gene) Burt, Keri (Shelly) Gerth; brother in laws, Kevin (Diane) Burt, Kerm (Christine) Burt, Kyle (DeAnn) Burt; father and mother in law, Bozy (JoAnn) Burt and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Patty was proceeded in death by both paternal and maternal grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and brother in law, Tino Alvarez.
Funeral Services for Patty will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Lewiston with the Reverends Michael A. Lindemann and Paul Kuckhahn officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Utica. Friends may call at the church from 4-7 Friday and one hour before services Saturday. There will be a time of remembrance at the conclusion of visitation on Friday. Please share a memory of Patty and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral Service of St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"To Kenny and all of Pattys' family: "Thank you" for sharing her with the rest of us. Patty was a special person, as you very well know she touched a lot of lives. Carry on the smiles! Love, Dick & Pat"
"Josh, Mariah and Burt Family - Thinking of you. Hugs, Doug and Kathy Twite"
"Paul and Joann extend my sympathy too the family Ken ploetz Boy River Mn"
"A true warrior who stole the hearts of all that knew her. My Sympathy to the family. God Bless."
"Patty you were a fighter! Your no longer in pain! Praying for the Burt and Lange families ????"
"Kenny and the entire Lange/Burt families have our thoughts and prayers with the loss of our Rock ?. She definitely is in God's loving arms and He has taken her to her Heavenly home as a very special smiling angel. Sorry we couldn't make it to the services but with you in prayer. God's blessings, strength and peace to all of you.?????"
"So very sorry for your loss. Prayers and deepest condolences. "
"Ashlee, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a special lady. She was a shining example of how to face adversity with grace and courage. God bless you and your family at this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers."
"Kenny and family, I first met Patty when I moved to Utica in 1984. In fact, I met most of the Lange family - Patty and her sisters and her parents. I was struck by how close and loving the family was. I don't think I saw her without at least a sister or parent by her side. Looking through all the photos, it seems that love continued throughout her life. Paul, I know how much your entire family means to you. With Patty and her family living right next door to you, I'm sure you had a special bond that will be hard to break even with Patty's passing. My sincerest condolences to all of you. Bonnie Denzer, Utica"
"What a beautiful lady Patty was inside and out. She is going to be missed dearly. The Burt/Lange family is in my thoughts and prayers. "
"My thoughts & prayers to your family. She always had a smile on her face. "
"Kenny and family, you have all been so wonderful, and showed so much strength and courage to help Patty struggle through the toughest journey of her life. One thing I want you all to know different times over the years, Grandma Annie would say, Patty was always so nice to her, Mom always got a hug, she always took time to visit with her, she always made Mom smile or laugh,always made Mom feel good and she always called her Grandma. She was a pretty special person, and all the friends will show it. Love to all four of you, especially Carter."
"I will miss this Rock Star, she was such an inspiration to us all. She called me Classy Lady all because she said I didn?t fit the description of a typical truck driver. Love you kiddo and now God has another Angel in his house??"
"My Deepest sympathy to all. I 1st met Patty. during some of the darkest days of my life, at my Grandson's celebration of life, and even though that was the 1st time we met, she gave me the biggest hug and warmed my soul. I felt like I knew her forever, as we share a wonderful friend DeAnn, who told me many stories about Patty. Fly High Patty and rest easy."
"My love and prayers to all during this sad time. Patty was an inspiration to so many people. Her strong faith and beautiful spirit will be remembered always!"
"Kenny and family, Patti was one of a kind, truly like nobody else in this world. How blessed are we to have known such a wonderful person! We weep for someone who brought joy to our lives and cherish those memories. My deepest sympathies for your loss. "
"Patty was special to so many people! I wasn't gifted of knowing her until the Cancer support group. Those five years flew by so fast. I am so happy to know she was surrounded by such great love of her family and friends. She will never be forgotten but will, instead, bring a smile to one's face whenever she is thought of. Her heart was golden all the way through. Her love for her family was always there for all to see! What a great honor to know this wonderful, giving soul. She wanted to be there so bad for Carter for every time he gets off the bus. But her spirit will always be by his side?no matter what. "
"We are all so sorry for your loss. Patty was such a fighter and it sounds like she was an inspiration to many. I remember her most for playing and running the streets of Utica as kids. Deepest sympathy, Dick & Bev, and Stacy & Brian Schultz"
"Our Deepest Sympathy to Kenny, Josh, Ashlee and families. Our hearts to out to you all and although this is bittersweet, Patty is no longer in pain. Such an inspiration that Patty is to us all to never give up and to keep on fighting. She was always so kind to everyone she met and I know she is in Heaven watching over all of us. Hugs to you all! , Love Amie, Marty,Dominik, Kylee, Trace, Wyatt and Aunt Dolly Whetstone"
"Dear Kenny and family I was so sad to hear of Patty's passing. Bless her heart she fought a good fight and now just remember she will always be in your hearts and on your minds everyday. May GOD Bless you all in your time of sorrow. She is at peace now with her Lord."
"My deepest sympathy to Patty's family and loved ones. What a tough battle she fought. May she now be free of all pain and suffering. I'm so grateful to have been able see Patty at our high school class reunion in August and to reminisce about old times. It was nice to see her having fun. May your happy memories of Patty surround and comfort you all in the days ahead. "
"Kenny & family, Our deepest sympathy, Thoughts and Prayer to you and your family. Craig & Tricia"
"My beautiful dear friend--my girl!!! I will forever cherish our many special times that we shared. We had such fun and laughs. It is such a sad feeling when I look at our many pictures together and the gifts that were so special to both of us. But---I am also glad that you are free of all your pain. You were so courageous through it all and never failed to think of everyone else. A special light will shine in Heaven from your presence. I will love you forever--like the necklace you gave me: always with you. Kenny, Ashlee, Josh and Carter--may God help ease your pain and comfort you. My sympathy and prayers to you all and the others in Patty's family. "
"So sorry for your loss, Patty had a smile that could light up a room and have you laughing in a heartbeat, it was wonderful to have known her, she will surely fly with the angels."
"After the good fight that Patty fought may she now rest peacefully in the Lord's arms. I so enjoyed talking to her on Facebook and I'm glad that she got to enjoy small things in life and mostly her family. You are in my prayers and my thoughts, hugs to all."
"What a beautiful lady. God bless your families. "
"Such a beautiful woman lost so soon we will miss you patty"
"Thoughts and prayers are with the families..God bless.."
"Patti was always a very positive high energy person as part of the Camera Art / Herff Jones family. Very dedicated to doing a great job at whatever she did - Prayers and Blessings to her family and friends. Kent & Dawn Erdmann"
"Our deepest sympathy to all of Patty's family and friends. To Kenny, Ashley, Josh, and Carter, cherish the memories. She was one very special lady. Heaven has gained a precious angel."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Let the precious memories surround you all with love and comfort you all."