Harry E. Burt

November 3, 1948 - October 20, 2020

Harry E. Burt, 71, of Mentor on the Lake, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at home. He was born November 3, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harry and Valley Burt. Harry graduated from Cleveland State University with an engineering degree. He worked many jobs before retiring and was currently employed at a local auto parts store. He was very active in the small community of Mentor-on-the-Lake, and served on the Park & Recreation Board and attended the public counsel meetings as often as possible where he shared input. Harry was involved in local politics as a member of the Tea Party. His hobbies included remarkable photography, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the NRA and owned several guns, bow and arrows and an extensive collection of camouflage and survival equipment. He was known as a kind and gentle person - and he was just that. Survivors include his sister, Mary (Ray) Graham; stepchildren, Douglas (Alissa) Bahniuk and Becky Bahniuk; nieces and nephews, Ray (Diane) Graham Jr., Allan (Annette) Graham and Ruth (Robert) Soltis; 5 great nieces and nephews; 7 great-great nieces and nephews, and sister in law, Barbara Burt. Preceding Harry in death are his wife, Ruth Burt and brother, Donald Burt. Private family services will be held at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, in Mayfield Village. Contributions may be made in care of the family at https://www.gofundme.com/f/harry-burt-funeral-fund Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com