Lt. Col. Burton David Zeiler, Jr. (Ret), 79 of Vero Beach, FL died May 2, 2012 at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.

He was born August 31, 1932 in St. Louis, MO and was a resident of Vero Beach for 32 years.

Burt was a pilot for the United States Air Force for 26 years.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Shirley Jones Zeiler of Vero Beach, FL; two sons: Dr. Steven B. Zeiler of Oklahoma City, OK, James D. Zeiler of Port Orange, FL and four grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Indian River Medical Center Foundation: 1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or to the charity of your choice.

Friends may call from 10-11:00 AM on Monday, May 7, 2012 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home with a service at 11:00 AM.

Arrangements are under the directions of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach, FL. Condolences may be sent to www.coxgiffordseawinds.com