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Funeral services for Loyd Marvin Burton, age 82, of Rushville, NE will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Rushville, NE with Pastor Paul Smith officiating. Pallbearers will be his 14 grandsons.

Burial with Military Honors will immediately follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Rushville, NE.

Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the United Methodist Church in Rushville.

A memorial has been established for C.A.R.E., and donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

Loyd passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 24, 1933 in Norden, NE to John Frederick and Evelyn Marie (Smith) Burton. He graduated from AlliancePublic School, then joined the Army from 1953-1955. He was stationed at FortOrd, FortLewis, and CampKilmer throughout his service. After the service, he went to MilfordSoutheastCommunity College where he studied Auto Body Repair.

On August 9, 1958, he married Betty Lou Maltsberger in Scottsbluff, NE. The couple lived throughout Nebraska and Iowa and finally settled in Rushville, NE, where Loyd started Burton Body Shop.

Loyd was a member of the American Legion and the N.W. Vintage Car Club where he held the treasurer position. He was also very active in the school and took pride in flipping pancakes for RushvilleHigh School for over 20 years.

He always had a passion for vintage cars and took great pride in his 1947 Lincoln, 1941 Plymouth pickup, and his new obsession, a 1951 Hudson. He also enjoyed showing off his classic cars in various car shows and participating in Rushville Fun Days.

Loyd was always very proud of his children’s and grandchildren's accomplishments and made sure to support all of their activities. With numerous grandchildren, Betty and Loyd were always traveling across the state to show their support.

Survivors include wife Betty of Rushville; children Charlotte (Stephen) Pudelko of Rushville, Elizabeth (Roger) Hunter of Rushville, Kimberley (Ronald) Denton of Rushville, Katherine Burton of Rapid City, and Benjamin (Wendy) Burton of Rapid City; brother Dale (Betty) Burton; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home of Gordon is in charge of arrangements for Loyd Marvin Burton.