"I have worked with a lot of educated people during my career, but dad still remains the smartest, no nonsense, lets get the job done person I have known. I have tried to follow his approach on life and hope to continue. Thanks for your knowledge dad."
In loving memory of
Paul Wesley Burkhart
November 30, 1927 - December 14, 2014
Paul Burkhart, of Antigo, died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at home under the care of his family. He was 87 years old. He was born on November 30, 1927 in Kent, a son of Rueben and Mary (Weber) Burkhart. He married Helen Schroeder on October 4, 1952 at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. She survives.
He served in the United States Army for several years having been stationed in Korea.
Following military service he moved to the Milwaukee area where he worked for Falk Corporation in maintenance for 18 years. The family returned to Antigo in June of 1969. As the owner-operator of Burkhart Trucking he drove truck for several businesses including Rusch Brothers, Antigo Block and Wagner Oil. He also worked as a mechanic in the shop at Rusch Brothers. After retirement he drove truck seasonally for Schroeder Brothers Farms.
He is a member SS Mary and Hyacinth Catholic Church and the Leland-Tollefson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2653 in Antigo.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and bowling.
Survivors including his wife are two daughters, Cheryl (Gary L.) Domke, Antigo, Deborah Wisniewski and friend Jeff Rickert of Antigo; two sons, Vincent A. Burkhart of Sobieski, Russell (Deborah) Burkhart, Gleason; 15 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren;
four sisters, Alice (Warren) Fuller, Lily, Ruth (Orlyn) Carlson, Florida, Mary (Raymond) Gibbs, Gresham, Millie Rudella and friend Jim, Milwaukee; four brothers, Edwin (Joyce) Burkhart, Summit Lake, Lee (Charlotte) Burkhart, Three Lakes, Ralph (Carol) Burkhart, Sullivan, Floyd Burkhart, Bryant; three sisters-in-law, Marvel Burkhart, Pickerel, Janice (Norbert) Schroepfer, Bryant, Elenora Burkhart, Bryant.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian, a grandson, Paul Jason Burkhart, a daughter-in-law, Debra Burkhart; a sister, Leona (Lawrence) Parsons; three brothers, Otto, Wayne and Donald Burkhart; a sister-in-law, Doris Burkhart.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial will take place in Bent Cemetery where the Antigo Veterans will conduct military rites. Visitation will be 4 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Tributes
"Uncle Paul always had a smile and was a joy to see at the family get togethers. My heart goes out to you Aunt Helen, Vince, Debbie, Cheryl and Russell at this difficult time."
"Uncle Paul was always nice to be around at the family events. He had a warm smile and expressive eyes. My sympathy to Aunt Helen, Vince, Cheryl, Debbie, Russell and the rest of family. God be with you during this difficult time. "
"Rest in peace Paul , condolences to your family. "
"Sorry for your loss.. He always had time to talk to us when he saw us at the bowling alley even tho he didn't know us all that well..He was a nice man"
"Cheryl, I was going through antigo paper and seen this ..just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family..so sorry about your dad ...God Bless You and Your Family"
"He was a fellow employee of mine. Was not shy about telling you what you were doing wrong :-) .I will miss him :-( . "
"I will miss Dad's smile, the twinkle in his eyes, and when he wanted me to do something it was always "Cheryl Ann" I knew he meant business when he said that. "