By Joel Moroney
News Journal
MADISON TOWNSHIP
A township firefighter was killed in a car accident Thursday morning while on his way to his second job near Tiffin.
Timothy M. Burgart, 26, of Mansfield died when the 1998 Dodge Neon he was driving went off the road in a curve, struck an embankment and overturned, the Ohio Highway Patrol reported.
The accident occured just before 7:30 a.m. on Morrison Road, north of Ohio 101 in Seneca County.
Burgart was wearing his seatbelt. The accident remains under investigation. Alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the crash, the patrol said.
A firefighter and paramedic for Madison Township since October 2000, Burgart was on his way to work at North Central EMS, a private ambulance service near Tiffin, Madison Fire Chief Keath Markley said.
"He was a fantastic firefighter and paramedic and really dedicated to the job. It's going to be a great loss to all of us" Markley said. "I feel very bad for the family. I know they're grieving as are all of us up here."
Burgart leaves behind a wife Stephanie, whom he married Sept. 7, and a 13-month-old son, Andrew.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Born in San Bernadino, California on May 17, 1976
Departed on Sep. 26, 2002 and resided in Mansfield, OH.
Visitation: Monday Sep. 30, 2002
Service: Tuesday Oct. 1, 2002
Cemetery: Shauck Cemetery
Click on the link(s) above for Maps & Directions
Timothy Burgart, 26, of Mansfield died unexpectedly Thursday, September 26, 2002 in Seneca County from injuries due to an automobile accident. Mr. Burgart was born March 17, 1976 in San Bernadino, California. Tim was a paramedic with North Central EMS and a volunteer firefighter with the Madison Fire Department. He was a member of First Assembly of God and commander of the Royal Rangers. He enjoyed hunting and bull riding. Tim was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Burgart, whom he married September 7, 2002; a son, Andrew Burgart; father, Gary L. Burgart of Jacksonville, Florida; mother, Mrs. James (Kathryn) Massey of Toledo; a brother, Christopher Burgart, serving in the U.S. Navy; a stepsister, Kristin Straub of Mansfield; mother-in-law, Jean Dawson of Mansfield; father-in-law, John Rine of Mansfield; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and their families, Chad & Jane Patrick of Galion, Dan & Trina Ward of Ashland, Angela Patrick of Mansfield and Brian & Heather Patrick of Mansfield; best friend, Chris Albrecht of Mansfield; grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Friends may call at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors Monday from 12 to 3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Rev. Ross Wiseman. Military services will follow in Shauck Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andrew Burgart Trust Fund in care of the funeral home.
