Richard Francis Burton

Dick is in the front row, 4th from the left. This was 4th grade, Mrs. Meardon and Principal Mr. Hensleigh at Horace Mann.

Dick was a "character" always! We thought he would grow up to be a cartoonist! I would walk to school with him once in a while-when his family lived on Church. He must have liked to sleep late because his mother (who was so nice!) was always shooing him out the door! I remember him from grade school and have added a 4th grade picture of Mrs. Meardon's class with the Principal Mr. Hensleigh from Horace Mann. Dick is in the front row, 4th from the left. My sympathies to your family. This is such a nice picture-You must have loved his "fun loving nature". Wishing you only the happiest memories!

My best condolences to Dick's family! Dick worked with us on the DeForest Elderly Housing building and was such a careful planner. We remember him with fondness and thanks!

dick burton and I were friends. blessings to virginia , pat. cecile, children and grand kids. Dick and I lived in a small rural house near tiffin , ia after college graduation. . At Regina H.S. in iowa city, Dick always hand drew graphic cartoons on "Blast Jackets" for his friends. A kind, gentle, artistic , caring man. God bless my friend -Dick Burton

Dick and I were together in Catechism at St Wenceslaus(Fr. Bachman called roll); all classes at Regina; chemistry and engineering drawing at UI. Dick was a gifted artist and drew professional cartoons and professional artwork for sportscars, in high school. He was one of the kindest, most intelligent guys, I ever knew, a credit to his mom and dad - great people. My prayers to Virginia, Cecile, Paul, and the rest of his family.