Charlotte Irene Burington

Charlotte I. Burington, 76, of Traer, formerly of Waterloo, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer. She was born April 23, 1944 in Hampton the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta Hersleb Homan. She graduated from Orange High School and attended Gates Business College.

Charlotte married C. Burdette “Bernie” Burington on November 9, 1968 in Cedar Falls. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2000.

She worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 34 years, until retirement.

Survived by: one step son, Paul Dewitt of Afton, OK; two step daughters, Sheila (John Yeager) Breja of Elberon, Shari Avent of Las Cruces, New Mexico; four step-grandchildren; thirteen step great-grandchildren; a niece, Mariette Leonard of Cedar Rapids; a nephew, Rodney (Donna) Leonard of Strawberry Point; three great nieces, one great nephew and one great-great niece.

Preceded in death by: her parents; husband; one sister, Margaret Leonard and one nephew Rick Leonard.