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James Burtoft Obituary
James A. Burtoft, age 94, passed away on December 16, 2013.
Born in Akron, he was a life resident, and was employed at the Kesselring Dairy. James and his brother, Joseph developed a casing machine used in the dairy industry and obtained a patent for it. He was a member of Ellet Grace Brethren Church.
Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Alldean; brother, Joseph Burtoft; and sister, Elizabeth Young Schmardbeck; James is survived by sons, James (Debbie) of Washington, Pa., and John (Cheryl) of Warsaw, Ind.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Brockelman of Surprise, Ariz.; and sister-in-law, Norma Burtoft of Akron.
Funeral service will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at Ellet Grace Brethren Church, 530 Stetler Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44312, with Pastor Jonathan Carey officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312; and also at the church from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday. Memorials are suggested to Haven of Rest Ministries, P.O. Box 547, Akron, Ohio 44309-0547; or Ellet Grace Brethren Church.
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JOHN BURTOFT
December 12, 2019
NEVER MET JAMES BUT I AM JOHN MICHAEL BURTOFT AND HAVE TRACED OUR ROOTS TO A VIKING HAMLET
ESTABLISHED IN 810AD .. THE HAMLET OF BURTOFT STILL EXISTS AND ALL BURTOFT'S CAN TRACE THEIR HERITAGE BACK TO THAT HAMLET. THE SUR NAME NEVER CHANGED SPELLING THROUGH THE CENTURIES... THE FOUNDING FATHER WAS A VIKING CLAN LEADER NAMED ALEFGAR...
John Burtoft
December 22, 2013
I have never met James Burtoft, But he is a member of a remarkable Family. The Burtoft's originated in 810AD. The original Viking Hamlet of "Burtoft" was founded in 810AD and is still there. All "Burtoft's" were descendants of that original group. I wish James's Family all the best in the New Year and my condolences on his passing.
Bill/Jeanne Dohner
December 20, 2013
Jim was a great man. Truly respect worthy. He was Godly, kind, generous, compassionate and loving.
We loved him and we will miss his smile.
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Nancy & Bill Hasan
December 19, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss.We always enjoyed walking with Jim at the LIC and we will miss seeing him at church.He always had a smile for us.
Ruth Brockelman
December 19, 2013
Remembering of our childhood together and the fun times we had,I will miss you and love you dearly my brother Jim
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Trauda Gilbert
December 19, 2013
Mr. Burtoft was my father's boss. He and his wife was so very kind to my family. I remember visiting their home as a child. Mr. Burtoft came to my mother's grave service last April when she passed away. He was still self sufficient, drove himself to the cemetary. How blessed his family was to have had him so long. A dear, kind man. Trauda Gilbert, daughter of Gustav and Linda Kelm
Janie Blair (Ankeny)
December 19, 2013
Jim and John, Dutch and Anne Romine along with Virgil Ankeny family, we are very sorry to hear about your father's passing. Mr. Burtoft was a good, kind man and lived a long wonderful life. We all have memories of the First Brethern Church in Ellet.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
December 19, 2013
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
December 18, 2013
Praying for all of my extended family members. -Tim Bradford
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