Burt Lee Fields

Burt was born November 7, 1948 in Granite City, IL to George W. and Florence (McDuffy) Fields. He married JoAnne Unger in 1967 in St. Louis, MO. Together, they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage. She survives and resides in Weslaco, TX.

Also surviving are his three sons, Burt L. Fields II (wife, Sherry) of Columbia, MO, Erric W. Fields of’ Granite City, IL, and Jason A. Fields (wife, Shanna) of Mount Olive IL; five grandchildren, Nicholas Jones (wife, Erin) Monroe, Iowa, Ian Fields (wife, Hailey) of Tracey, California, Dakota Fields of Edwardsville, IL, Logan Fields (fiancée Elizabeth) of Butler, Indiana and Caitlyn Fields of Columbia, MO; three great grandsons, Dalton, Case & Asa Jones of Monroe, Iowa; step-mother, Helen Carden of Sullivan Mo; brother Steve Fields (fiancée Pam) of St Louis Mo and his sister, Rita Fields of Granite City Illinois.

Burt was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Florence Fields and his brother, Raymond Fields of Granite City, IL

Burt proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He graduated from Southern Missouri University in Joplin, MO before starting his working career as a draftsman and construction estimator, before his retirement in 2014.

Burt enjoyed the more simple pleasures in life, including hunting, fishing and traveling with JoAnne in their RV. Burt was very proud of his grandchildren and what good and caring adults they became. The memories made were endless and will be treasured for years to come by his family. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Cremation rites have been accorded for Burt. Condolences may be shared with the family by clicking “Add a Memory” below the obituary.