Burt A. Polk
April 25, 1934 - June 4, 2021
Burt A. Polk, 87, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born April 25, 1934, in Melrose Park, Illinois, to Egbert and Gertrude (nee Techner) Polk. Burt is survived by his wife Helen (nee Vraneck) Polk, his children Sharon (Tim) Callard and Glenn (Nadine) Polk, and his grandchildren Morgan and Riley Callard. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Marvin (Doris) Polk and Arlene (Mel) Nauertz. Burt was a 33rd degree mason Shriner and was very active in the Elm Clare lodge and Shriner events. He was the Potentate of Medinah Temple in 1986. He served many years on the board of Shriners Hospital helping countless children with medical needs. Memorial Service for Park Place residents and family is Friday, June 11, 2021, at 10 am, in the dining room at Park Place of Elmhurst, 1050 S. Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospitals for Children - Chicago at https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/119312/#!/donation/checkout
Burt A. Polk, 87, of Elmhurst, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born April 25, 1934, in Melrose Park, Illinois, to Egbert and Gertrude (nee Techner) Polk. Burt is survived by his wife Helen (nee Vraneck) Polk, his children... View Obituary & Service Information