Burton Raymond Trok, age 88 of River Falls, formerly of Ellsworth, WI died Sunday, December 14, 2015 at The Lutheran Home, River Falls, WI.
He was born on September 1, 1927 in Red Wing, MN the son of Raymond and Bessie (Roberts) Trok. Burton married Darlene Anderson on May 18, 1947 in Red Wing, MN.
Burt and Darlene loved to travel. Together they spent many summers camping at O’Neil Creek Campground near Bloomer, WI and wintering in Arizona. He loved cars and racing.
Burt was a long-time business man and bus driver in Ellsworth. He was the oldest remaining volunteer fireman. An important part of his life was the Masonic Lodge, Serving many times as master of Hancock Lodge F&AM, Ellsworth, WI, receiving the Mason of the year award. He was also a member of the Scottish-Rite, Valley of Eau Claire, receiving his 32nd degree, Zor Shrine, Madison, WI and St. Croix Valley Shrine Club, River Falls, WI.
Burt is survived by his children: Douglas of Hubertus, WI; Randy (Bunny), of Hager City, WI; John (Donna) of Ellsworth, WI; Rick (Mary Lee) of Hudson, WI; Terry of St. Paul, MN; Connie (Kevin) Olivera, Ashburn, VA.
Nine grandchildren: Rhonda Bilich, Adam Trok, Lisa Huppert, Sara, Michael, and Matthew Trok, Stuart, Paige, and Jacquelyn Olivera.
Seven great-grandchildren
Brother in-law Bob Nelson.
Preceding him in death were his wife Darlene, parents and sister Mary Jane Nelson.
A Masonic funeral service for Burt will be held 12:00pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Ellsworth Masonic Center, 400 High Point Dr., Ellsworth, WI.
Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10:00am until time of services at 12:00pm on Tuesday.
Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ellsworth, is serving the family.