Brian Burtis
January 5, 1960 ~ October 2, 2023
Brian David Burtis, 63, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away, on October 2, 2023, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Rosary: 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, with visitation from 4:30 ' 7:00 p.m. at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Father Aaron Junge officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the rosary and/or service via live stream. Please find the live stream link on Brian's Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with his family at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
Brian was born on January 5, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Robert and Barbara (Rothamel) Burtis. After leaving Cedar Rapids Washington High School, Brian enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a Sonar Technician on the submarine, USS Indianapolis. Brian was a software technician for Rockwell Collins/Raytheon for over 30 years.
Brian was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed mushroom hunting and fishing year-round. He was a lover of animals, gardening, sports, and cartoons (Family Guy, Simpsons, South Park, and Beavis & Butthead).
Brian is survived by his father, siblings, Karen Issa, Craig Burtis, and David (Jenny) Burtis; nieces, Leila Issa, Deana Issa, Aliyah Burtis, and Meghan Burtis; and nephews, Mahmoud Issa, and Zachariah Issa.
Brian was preceded in death by his mother, brother, Colin Burtis; and beloved cat, Beavis.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
Please share your support and memories with Brian's family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
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Craig and family – I am so very sorry to hear about Brian. He was a great person and so much fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. He was a friend I had met through CJ’s Sports Bar. Brian he was a great person with a Beautiful soul. He will be missed . Always enjoyed his company. Sorry I can’t make it to wake .I’ll be out of town. 🙏 RIP my friend
Dear family and friends of Brian,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Brian´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow “Bubblehead” departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Indianapolis SSN-697.
To our “Brother-of-the-Phin” we say, “Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas.” Thank you for your service to our country.
To the family… “may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.
http://www.jimsandman.com
My heart is very sad right now. What to say about Bri? There is so much to say about him. He will eternally hold a SPECIAL place in my heart. He was a person that you were PROUD to call a friend. He was kind, generous, really goofy and full of humor. Brian was constantly full of surprises and always up for an adventure.
We had so much fun on our adventures together. Whether it was fishing, biking or having margs we always had laughs. He was an all around GREAT person.
He loved biking all over town, I remember the time he had to push both of our bikes home from CJ’s to his house… why? Those margs 🙂
I am going to miss you Brian but I know where you are and I am sure you found the perfect fishing spot. I will see you when I get there.
Lord Bless his family with comfort and peace.
Love Always and Forever,
Dee