Service Information
Burton “Burt” Kucera, age 93, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Brownton.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Friday, January 28, 2022, from 5:00-8:00 P.M, with a 40 & 8 service at 7:30 PM, and will continue one hour prior to the service all at the church.
Military honors by the Brownton American Legion Post #143.
Obituary
Burton “Kuch” Dwayne Kucera was born on June 13, 1928, in Spring Grove, Minnesota. He was the son of Fred and Louise (Borson) Kucera. Burton was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton, Minnesota. He received his education in Brownton, and was a graduate with the Brownton High School class of 1947. He furthered his education at vocational school in Minneapolis, Minnesota for 18 months.
Burton entered active military service in the US Air Force on December 3, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served his country during the Korean War. He received an Honorable Discharge on September 2, 1952, at Lockbourne AFB, Columbus, Ohio, and achieved the rank of Pvt.
On September 22, 1954, Burton was united in marriage to Lila Hoppe at Central Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa, by Rev. Harold Kruger. This marriage was blessed with five children, Sandy, Steven, Tracy, Tammy, and Mike. Burton and Lila resided in Hutchinson and later moved to Brownton in 1957. They shared 61 years of marriage until Lila passed away on November 16, 2015.
Burton was the owner and operator of Abbott’s electronics in Hutchinson. He retired in 1988. Burton was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton where he held many titles, including trustee, treasurer, and janitor. He was also a member of the Brownton school board. Burton was the Post Commander for the McLeod County Legion as well as the Brownton American Legion Post #143 and a member of 40+8. He was also a member of the Brownton Fire Department.
Burton enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bowling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Burton passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 93 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Burton is survived by his:
Children, Sandy Rannow and her husband, Robert of Glencoe, MN,
Steven Kucera of Watertown, SD,
Tracy Jorgensen and her husband, Arnie of Hutchinson, MN,
Tammy Kucera of Brownton, MN,
Mike Kucera and his wife, Elizabeth of Midlothian, VA;
Grandchildren, Travis Rannow, Eric Rannow and his fiancé, Jennie Winter, Stratan Kucera, Brandon Karg and his wife, Holly, Dylan Kucera, Samantha Kucera, Hailee Marie Kucera;
3 great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Bargmann, Beckett and Ethan Karg;
Many other relatives and friends.
Burton is preceded in death by his Parents, Fred and Louise Kucera; Wife, Lila Hoppe; Sister, Nathalie “Snookie” Weedman and her husband, Lyle.
Jillaine K Mackenthun says
Tammy and Dylan ~ I am so very sorry for your loss. Bert was one of the sweetest men I know. When he use to work at Abbot’s Electronics in Hutch, he would pick up our broken TV, get it fixed, and then drop it off again on his way home. I always enjoyed talking to him when we would be picking up grandkids from the bus in Brownton when they were in elementary. He was so proud of the two of you. He will be truly missed. ? May our Lord help you through this difficult time. ?
Sharon (Wolter/Beneke) Rusley says
So sorry for the loss of your Dad, Tammy. May the great memories that you made and shared help you through this most difficult time.
Kim and Charlie Schimmelpfennig says
Our sympathies to the entire Kucera family. Cherish the memories.
Shelley Burich says
My Grandmother was related to you. Alma Zander Brownton MN.
Jillaine K Mackenthun says
Tammy and Dylan ~ I am so sorry for your loss. Your father/grandfather was such a gentle soul. I always enjoyed talking to him when picking up grandkids at the Brownton bus stop years ago. He was so proud of both of you. May our Lord help you through this difficult time. Hugs to you both.
Charlie & Phyllis Spiering says
We’re so very sorry to hear about Burt’s passing and want you all to know you’re in our thoughts and prayers. The memories of your parents are wonderful and will be with us always. What wonderful neighbors your whole family has been over the years!
Our love to all at such a sad and difficult time. You’re going to be missed Burt.
Karen Ruble says
Kuchie Kuchie I still think of all the fun a big bunch of us had when we took the Canada gambling trip. You rest in peace Mr. Kucera.
Doris says
I am so sorry,I will miss Burt and our little backyard visits,always had a kind word and was up for a little friendly advice with a smile.
Kris Farenbaugh says
Tammy
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Sending prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Kris Farenbaugh (Jan Urban’s daughter)
Jennifer Schmidt says
My Sympathies to Tammy, Mike and families.
Burt~always a smile and hello, no matter who you were or what he was doing.
RIP Burt.
Cheryl Buboltz says
Tammy and family — so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tabetha says
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of need
Karen Ruble says
Koochie koochie thinking of the time we all did gambling bus trip to Canada and what a great time it was. You RIP Mr. Kucera.
Karen Ruble
Larry Graf says
Many wonderful memories of Burt when he was in the TV repair business. Burt was a sharp technician. He knew is electronics. RIP friend..
Shawn Weedman says
Rest in Peace Uncle Kuch! You will be missed. My sympathies go out to my cousins: Sandy, Steve, Tracy, Tammy and Mike. You are all in my thoughts.
Karen Ortloff says
Dear Tammie & Dylan: I”am so sorry for your loss. My MOM and I were as close as you and your DAD. She passed in 1969, Oct. 2 on a Thurs. I was beyond grief and with 3 little kids to watch over. One night, she appeared in a dream and told me “all is O.K. ” I told my sister that and the same thing happened to her only MOM”S hair was white which it was in my dream. She had dark hair. She appeared to me years later just to talk. TAMMIE— I believe this will happen to you too. He will comfort you and DYLAN either this way or by a feeling of being near to you. He will always watch over you. This has nothing to do with Satan and his demons, but your faith in GOD. I would never have believed something like this would happen, but it did. Praying your pains, grief, and worry will leave. AMEN