Virginia "Pat" Burdett

Born in Peoria to Frank and Metta (Wiese) Fragel, she married Lloyd Burdett on April 30, 1938 in Burlington, Iowa.  He died on August 8, 1988.  

Before her marriage, Pat worked at Hunt's Drive In in Peoria, where she met Lloyd.  Upon meeting him, Pat remarked to another waitress "See that man? I'm going to marry him."  They were married 50 years.  

After their marriage, Pat and Lloyd settled in Pottstown where Pat remained while Lloyd was in the service.  In 1952 Pat and Lloyd moved to Pekin.

Pat worked at Caterpillar, Inc. during World War II and started working at Princess Peggy in 1951, remaining there until 1975.

Pat was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pekin.

Pat enjoyed bowling, golfing, shuffleboard (during her winters in Lakeland, Florida), time spent with her family, and sweets.  Pat had a big heart and would do anything for anybody.

Surviving are her daughter, Connie Ercegovich of Pekin; her grandchildren, Denise (Bill) Wilson of Stronghurst, Mike (Tracy) Ercegovich of East Peoria, Scott (Jennifer) McClary and Jeff McClary, both of Pekin.  She also is survived by nephews, Tom (Katie) Burdett, Greg Burdett, and Teddy Fragel; nieces, Janice (Don) Watkins and Susie Larson, as well as five great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two step great-great-granddaughter and one great-great-granddaughter due in September.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Pamela McClary; one son-in-law, Roger McClary; one niece, Betty Lou Burdett; one great-niece, Kacy Burdett; three brothers and one sister.

Her visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 23, 2019 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, with a funeral service immediately following. Pastor James C. McClarey will officiate.  Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.