Delbert W. Burkhard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

DELBERT W. BURKHARD, age 83 of Harbor Beach, passed away, Sunday, January 1, 2017, at his home. He was born on September 27, 1933 in Harbor Beach to the late Alexander and Edith (Gerstenschlager) Burkhard. Delbert Served in the US Army, during the Korean Conflict. He and Grace Holdwick were united in marriage on August, 29, 1953 in Harbor Beach. Delbert worked on his farm all his life. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach, where he was a former Elder for many years, the AmVets Post of Port Hope, and the VFW Post of Harbor Beach. He served on the Bloomfield Township Board, and also the Eastern Huron Ambulance Board for many years. He enjoyed working on the farm and fishing. Delbert is survived by his wife Grace Burkhard of Harbor Beach, and children: Cheryl Kritzman and her husband Mike of Bad Axe, Larry Burkhard of Tucson, AZ, Douglas Burkhard of Harbor Beach, Duane Burkhard of Lewiston, Karen Mixter and her husband Doug of Portland, 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, his siblings: Alexander Burkhard of Harbor Beach, Leslie Burkhard of Harbor Beach, Robert Burkhard of Bad Axe, Emily Smith of Harbor Beach, Elaine LaBelle of Marlette, Beverly Fostner of Swartz Creek, and his good buddy David Schelke who was like a son to him. He was preceded in death by a son, Ken Burkhard, and his brothers: Roland Clare, Harold, Harley and Edwin Burkhard. Funeral Services for Delbert will be Friday, January 6, 2017 at 1 pm at Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation for Delbert will be on Thursday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Friday will be at the church beginning at 12 noon until time of services at 1 pm. A scripture service will take place Thursday, at 7 pm in the funeral home. Military Honors will be given in Delbert’s honor at the cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church, Zion School, or to the Family Discretionary Fund. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Delbert W. Burkhard

September 27, 1933 - January 1, 2017