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IN LOVING MEMORY OF George C. Burkhardt
George C.
Burkhardt
September 15, 2018
George C. Burkhardt's Obituary
WICHITA, KANSAS formerly of Boonton, New Jersey and Hardy, Virginia
GEORGE CHARLES BURKHARDT
, 91, "Pop Pop took his last breath and the stairs to heaven this afternoon on Saturday, September 15, 2018. It will be the most beautiful sunset this evening for him to shoot a roll of film on; love you and rest in peace."
(written by grandson Seth)
. "Today the patriarch of the Burkhardt clan, George Burkhardt, passed at age 91. He was the father of 2, grandfather of 3 and great grandfather of 4. We wish him respite and relief from pain. May he take beautiful photos from his new location."
(written by daughter-in-law Jeannie)
.
He was born in New Jersey City, New Jersey to George Washington Burkhardt and Maude Elizabeth (Clevely) Burkhardt. He was a graduate of Boonton High School. He attended Princeton for one year and served in the U.S. Army from May 2, 1944 to May 5, 1945. George married the love of his life, Gladys, on July 2, 1947 in Boonton, New Jersey. He retired from Quan-Tech Labs where he worked as a draftsman. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Gladys Burkhardt; sons, Charles (Jeannie) Burkhardt and Tom Burkhardt; grandchildren, Scott (Misty) Burkhardt, Seth (Jennifer) Burkhardt, Michael (Debin) Burkhardt; great grandchildren, Kayla, Mia, Cole and Grant; brother, Jim (Helen) Burkhardt. Preceded by parents George and Maude Burkhardt, daughter-in-law Marna Burkhardt and great grandson Henry Burkhardt.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 18, 2-4 pm at Park West Clubhouse, 505 N. Maize, Wichita, Ks. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com
He was born in New Jersey City, New Jersey to George Washington Burkhardt and Maude Elizabeth (Clevely) Burkhardt. He was a graduate of Boonton High School. He attended Princeton for one year and served in the U.S. Army from May 2, 1944 to May 5, 1945. George married the love of his life, Gladys, on July 2, 1947 in Boonton, New Jersey. He retired from Quan-Tech Labs where he worked as a draftsman. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Gladys Burkhardt; sons, Charles (Jeannie) Burkhardt and Tom Burkhardt; grandchildren, Scott (Misty) Burkhardt, Seth (Jennifer) Burkhardt, Michael (Debin) Burkhardt; great grandchildren, Kayla, Mia, Cole and Grant; brother, Jim (Helen) Burkhardt. Preceded by parents George and Maude Burkhardt, daughter-in-law Marna Burkhardt and great grandson Henry Burkhardt.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 18, 2-4 pm at Park West Clubhouse, 505 N. Maize, Wichita, Ks. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com
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