Obituary of Burt Fettig

Burt Fettig passed away at the Cartwright Care Center on November 5, 2016, age 81 years old. Burt was born on September 11, 1935, the only child of the late George C. and Evelyn Ellithorpe Fettig, in Bay City, Michigan. He was a graduate of Bay City Central High School, class of 1953, where he was an all-state football player, Bay City Junior College in 1955, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Williams College in 1957. His first professional job was as Youth Secretary at the Bay City YMCA, enlisting then in the United States Army. Burt earned his Master's Degree from Central Michigan University in 1961. He married Linda Enstrom on January 27, 1968. They moved to Bloomington, Indiana where he earned his Doctorate Degree at Indiana University. Burt worked in the Bay City Public Schools, the Pontiac Public Schools, California University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University, and Central Michigan University. He retired from Delta College as Dean of Students after 36 years in education. In support of their love of education, Burt and Linda established endowed scholarships at Delta College and with the Community Foundation of Greene County, Pennsylvania. There will be no visitation and it is asked for there to be no flowers or remembrance gifts. Burt's deepest wish is for consideration of contributions to the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA, 225 Washington Ave., Bay City, MI 48708, the Fettig Family Scholarship at the Delta College Foundation, 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI 48710, or a charity of the donor's choice. Burt and Linda would like to recognize Dr. Rajoulh, Dr. Al-Rejleh, Dr. Shah, Dr. Balcueva, and the Cartwright Care Center staff for their dedication, caring and guidance during his illness. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.