Burdette Bielen

Burdette Bielen was called home on December 23, 2007 to be with the Lord and his beloved family members. Burt has resided in St. John Lutheran Home the past 4 years. Burt was born on February 11, 1932 on his grandpa Pautzke's farm. He married Gloria Elrichs on December 22, 1949 and was blessed with seven children; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Survivor - Sandy (Gary) Balbach of Spicer, MN, Dawn (Gary) Van Dyke of Mankato, MN, Cherly Haas of New London, MN, Craig (Lori) Bielen of Springfield, Michelle (fianc Greg Stage) of Springfield; and Kim (Pat) Lang of Springfield, MN. He is preceded in death by his son - Brad Bielen; grandson - Ricky Balbach; parents - Arthur and Johanna (Pautzke) Bielen and mother and father -in-law - Harry and Ethel (Ersfield) Elrichs and a brother-in-law - Charles Elrichs.