Burtt William Lauck

1938 - 2020

Burtt William Lauck

Burtt William Lauck passed away due to complications of COVID-19 on November 30, 2020 at the age of 82.

Burtt was born in Waco, Texas on January 12, 1938 to Joe and Joyce Lauck. As the first born, he was the light of his parents' lives. He attended Alamo, Zundy and graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1956. It was during these years that his natural gift for playing football became apparent. As a 7th grader he was often mistaken for a high school boy because he was taller and bigger than other boys in his class. However, his most notable feature was not his size, but was the twinkle in his eyes. He was always ready with a quick joke or a sarcastic quip to make people laugh. Burtt was never one to boast, but one story that followed him was the honor of being named all state tackle in 1955 while on a team that did not advance to the playoffs.

After high school Burtt was heavily recruited to play football and over the next three years attended Baylor and West Point. He finally landed at the University of Texas where he met Emeline (Amy) Bruyere during his senior year. Their mutual love for a good game of bridge and each other led them to a lifetime commitment which began in the spring of 1961 when they were married. Burtt and Amy had two children: Burtt (Little Burtt) and Linda (Girl). Burtt graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Mathematics and later earned two Masters Degrees from MSU (one in Math the other in Education).

Burtt spent many years working for WFISD as a teacher and administrator. He was a math teacher/coach at Barwise Junior High School; a math teacher/coach at WFHS; a vice principal at WFHS and the principal of WFHS from 1979 - 1989. He then worked as the Director of Student Services at the Education Center before retiring in 1993. While retired Burtt enjoyed many rounds of golf, many hands of bridge, and many trips with Amy. .

Two of Burtt's greatest joys in life were his grandchildren (Kyle & Sydney Lauck) and his canine children (way too many to name). To his grandchildren he was PawPaw, and he was both blessed and proud to be part of their lives.

He was a big man with an even bigger personality. He made people laugh and feel comfortable no matter the situation. He filled up a room with his presence and was telling jokes to the nurses until the end.

Burtt is preceded in death by both of his parents.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Amy Lauck; children, Burtt Lauck and wife Jill and Linda Fain and husband Joey; grandchildren Kyle and Sydney Lauck; brother Ted Lauck; brother Joe Lauck (and wife Eileen) and too many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends to mention.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses in the Covid Unit at United Regional Hospital.

Due to the ongoing high number of Covid cases in this area, there will only be a small graveside service for close family at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in memory of Burtt Lauck to any of the following organizations: The Wichita Falls Humane Society, Interfaith Ministries, Presbyterian Manor (The Good Samaritan Fund) or Miss Fannie's Friends.