Burton R. Sintz, age 91, of Brookville, Indiana died Friday, February 1, 2019 at his residence in Brookville.
Born October 1, 1927 in Franklin County, Indiana he was one of nine children born to the late Harry & Emma (Haas) Sintz. He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
On October 23, 1954 he was united in marriage to the former Shirley Stang, and she survives. Burton was retired, having worked for much of his life as a printer at Whitewater Publications in Brookville. In his leisure time he enjoyed walking, and was an avid fan of Indiana University basketball.
He was a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion in Brookville, and had also served on the Franklin County School Board in the 1960’s.
Besides Shirley his loving wife of over 64 years, survivors include two daughters & sons-in-law, Donna (Gerald) Wendel of Cedar Grove, Indiana and Patti (Jeff) Teufel of Brookville, Indiana; four grandchildren, Kyla (Andrew) O’Connor, Randal (Jasmine Williamson) Teufel, Jennifer (Mark) Zimmerman, Krystal (Danny Greene) Minton; two step-grandchildren, Mark Wendel and Sara Wendel; four great-grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie (Irwin) Stang of Brookville, Indiana, and a brother, Donald ‘Scoop’ Sintz of Brookville, Indiana.
Family & friends may visit from 5 until 8:00 P.M. on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Ladona Webb, Pastor of St. Thomas Lutheran Church will officiate the Funeral Services on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 10:30 A.M., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of the Donors choice. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sintz family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .