Willett F. Burdick
1926-2020
Bolivar
Willett F. Burdick 93 of 176 Broad Street passed away on Tuesday August 25, 2020 at home following a
lengthy illness. Born on November 8, 1926 in the town of Wirt he was the son of Clyde and Irene Graves
Burdick. Will married the former Barbara G. Straight on April 23, 1949 in Friendship; Mrs. Burdick
preceded him in death on July 5, 1996.
Will was a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving during the Korean Conflict. Will was employed as a
driller in the local oil fields for Bucher Oil Company Bolivar and Paul Plants. Will was a member of
Morrison Hayes Legion Post 702 Wellsville.
Surviving are two children, Kenneth Burdick Nile, and Diane Main Cuba. Also surviving are seven
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by
three sisters.
Friends may call at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. Bolivar on Saturday August 29, 2020 from 11A.M.-
1P.M. Funeral Services will follow visitation at 1 P.M. with Pastor Larry Allen of the Richburg First Day
Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery Friendship.
Memorials may be made to Home Care & Hospice, 1225 West State Street, Olean, NY 14760.
Schaffner Funeral Home
