Esther E. Burkhard

December 14, 1924 - August 15, 2019

ESTHER E. BURKHARD, age 94 of Harbor Beach, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at McLaren Port Huron. She was born on December 14, 1924 in Port Hope, to the late Otto and Emma (Thoms) Timreck. She and Roland Burkhard were united in marriage on October 4, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 4, 1996. Esther was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aide, and enjoyed puzzles, crocheting, gardening, and working on the farm. Esther is survived by her children: David (Mary) Burkhard of Port Hope, Daniel (Deb) Burkhard of Harbor Beach, Nancy (Dan) Hitchcock of Port Hope, Terry (Pam) Burkhard of Bay City, Ivan (Cricket) Burkhard of Bad Axe, Rich (Jean) Burkhard of Harbor Beach, Susan Keyes of Harbor Beach, 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and a brother Arnold Timreck of Port Hope. Funeral Services for Esther will be Monday, August 19, 2019 at 11 am, at Zion Lutheran Church of Harbor Beach, with Rev. Ron Schultz officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation for Esther will be on Sunday, from 2-8pm, at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Monday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A scripture service will take place Sunday, at 7pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com