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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Obituary: Willett F. Burdick, 93, Bolivar

BOLIVAR - Willett F. Burdick, 93, of 176 Broad St. passed away on Tuesday August 25,2020 at home following a lengthy illness. Born on November 8, 1926 in the town of Wirt, he was the son of Clyde and Irene Graves Burdick.
Will married the former Barbara G. Straight on April 23, 1949 in Friendship. Mrs. Burdick preceded him in death on July 5, 1996. Will was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving during the Korean Conflict. Will was employed as a driller in the local oil fields for Bucher Oil Co. Bolivar and Paul Plants.
Will was a member of Morrison Hayes Legion Post 702 Wellsville. Surviving are two children, Kenneth Burdick of Nile and Diane Main of Cuba; seven Grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by three sisters.
Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. in Bolivar on Saturday August 29, 2020 from 11 a.m.- 1p.m. Funeral Services will follow visitation at 1 p.m. Pastor Larry Allen of the Richburg First Day Baptist Church officiating. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery Friendship. Memorials to Home Care & Hospice 1225 West State St. Olean N.Y. 14760.