Robert George Burdick died on Oct. 20, 2022.

Born at home in South Bolivar, N.Y., on July 19, 1937, the son of William R. Burdick and Doris Lena Carpenter Burdick who predeceased him.

Survived by spouse, Sandra Kay (Reitzel) Burdick, whom he married Aug. 21, 1958, in Wellsville, N.Y.

Predeceased by sister, Marie Ball; and brothers: Donald Burdick and William “Bub” Burdick Jr.

Survived by daughter, Julie Burdick (Michael Nosal) of Jamestown, N.Y.; son, Blair N. (Nancy) Burdick, Cuba, N.Y.; grandchildren: Elizabeth L. Raible (Sean Raible), Warren, Pa,, Rosalie Annette Hewitt (Lynn Schaffer) Dewittville, N.Y., Madison R. Burdick, Nathan B. Burdick, Cuba, N..; great-grandsons: Owen R. Tipton, Sean Robert Raible, Connor Michael Raible and Colin James Raible of Warren, Pa.; brothers: Charles Burdick of Bolivar, N.Y., and Larry Burdick of Kentucky; and sister, Dora DeYoe of Florida.

Denied the opportunity to finish school, he obtained a GED and became a lifelong self-learner. He was employed by Acme Electric, Inc., Di Pizio Construction, Cuba Memorial Hospital, and Cuba Cheese Inc. and in later years by Wayne Paving and Gravel of Ceres, Pennsylvania and Boehmer Trucking of Machias, N.Y.

He was a survivor of the polio epidemics of the 1940s and his strong will and determination enabled him to overcome paralysis and walk again. He never let the pain and disability that persisted through his life keep him from accomplishing his goals. He was known for his strong work ethic and was working on his property daily until his final illness.

His interests in retirement included Harley Davidson motorcycles, refinishing furniture, hunting, and maintaining his acreage. He was a devoted son-in-law to Wilma Reitzel until her death in 1994.

Memorial service to be held at a later date. Private internment at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the direction of Treusdell Funeral Home, Belfast, N.Y.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www treusdellfuneralhome.com.