Scott Burgett
January 19, 1945 ~ August 12, 2020
Scott Burgett, 75, passed away peacefully at his home with his daughters by his side Wednesday, August 12, 2020.Scott was born in Millersburg, was raised in Mentor Headlands, served 4 year in the US Navy, raised his daughters in Madison before building his dream home in the woods along the Grand River in Geneva. He made his living as a mechanical draftsman but had many hobbies. He loved aviation, fishing, trains, nature, gardening, teaching country dancing, DJing, music, woodworking, photography, and playing and building mountain dulcimers. In 2007, he created the local folk festival, Music Along the River. He was dependable, smart, quirky, and quiet. He will be remembered as a wonderful dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.He is survived by his daughters, Julie (Jeff) Kunz, Mandie (Matt) Riha; granddaughter, Matilda; cat, Mr. Jackson; sisters, Debbie (David) Sichko, Tina (John) Krause and Bonnie (David) Krall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joan and Don Burgett; father, Lyle Walker; sisters, Peggy (Phil) Blair, Mary Burgett; and cat Stinker.Arrangements are being handled by Behm Family Funeral Home. His family will share plans for a celebration of life. Contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO BOX 72101, Cleveland, OH 44197-9935 or any local arts program of your choice. Obituary is available at www.behmfuneral.com
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I met Scott when he transferred into VR-24 Detachment, NAF Naples, Italy in 1964-65 (don't remember which). We quickly became friends and spent many hours talking, drinking, and taking in the sights of Italy. I had hoped to visit him after the service but he went back to Ohio and I went to Alaska and a lot of other places, however, our paths never crossed again. He was a good friend and an excellent shipmate, the world is less without him. My condolences to his daughters and their families. I add a photo of Scott when we visited Pompeii when the world was young and our futures boundless.
To Scott's family, I was privileged to be one of Scott's circle of friends. Scott was a multitalented gentleman who displayed all the attributes that make the world a better place. He made many people's lives richer by sharing his love of music. He patiently taught me how to play the mountain dulcimer, encouraging me to develop my own style. Thank you, Scott. You will be greatly missed by all who love you.