Justin H. Burdick, 85, former Milton resident, died Sunday, May 11, at Rock Haven, Janesville, where he had been a patient for many years.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 in Milton Cemetery with Rev. Earl Cruzan, Milton Seventh Day Baptist Church officiating.
Mr. Burdick was born April 23, 1890, at Utica and came to Milton with his parents, Dr. J. H. Burdick and Fannie Coon Burdick. His father, a Milton physician for many years, founded Milton Electric Co. in 1909 which he sold to Wisconsin Power & Light Co. in 1935. He also did medical research and held patents for several preparations including Tolo, an early antiseptic solution.
Justin Burdick had farmed in the Milton area before his illness. Surviving are a brother, Dr. Clifford Burdick, Tucson, Ariz.; three half brothers, Roger and Robert, Milton, and William, Wauwatosa; and a half sister, Phyllis Burdick, Rock County Health Care Center.
Albrecht Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
