Loren “Red” Burnett

Loren “Red” Burnett obituary, Fairfield, IA

Loren “Red” Burnett

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Loren Burnett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cranston Family Funeral Home - Irish Ridge Cremation - Fairfield on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Loren "Red" Thomas Burnett of Sandwich, Illinois, formerly of Webster City, Iowa, age 86. Beloved husband of Billye Burnett, loving father of Bradley, Charles, Katie, and stepson Jason; special father-in-law of Teresa and Josh; proud grandfather of ten; fond uncle of many.

Loren was in education and coaching. He then turned to the business world, working as a Crop Hail Manager for Hartford Insurance/Pro Ag. He was an Oklahoma Sooner's football fan and was always up to watch a Cubs game.

His heart was in nature and the woods. He shot countless deer, and the squirrels didn't have a chance. He loved his fishing companions and their annual trips to Canada. He was so proud of his family and loved spending time with them.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 6, 2025 at 11:00AM at Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield with Pastor Josh Henska officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00AM to 11:00AM prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial of cremains will immediately follow the service in Eldon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Red's honor Cardinal High School Athletics may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the family C/O Cranston Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 189, Fairfield, IA 52556. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Sep

6

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Memorial Visitation at Cranston Family Funeral Home - Fairfield

2805 West Burlington Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556

Send Flowers

Sep

6

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Memorial Service at Cranston Family Funeral Home - Fairfield

2805 West Burlington Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.