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Robert Wallace “Bob” Burkhart

Birth	:	11 Apr 1930 Martelle, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2016 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Dunkard Cemetery, Midway, Linn County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1046982, -91.6971970
Description	:	Robert “Bob” W. Burkhart, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a long illness at his home on October 25, 2016, with his wife and family at his bedside. Bob was born the eldest son of Anna Marie (Fry) and Sterl O. Burkhart, April 11, 1930, on a farm east of Martelle, Iowa. His younger years were spent in rural Linn County. He graduated with the class of 1949 from Springville High. Bob was drafted to serve in the Korean War. He took basic and OCS training at Fort Hood, Texas, and... Read More	Robert “Bob” W. Burkhart, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a long illness at his home on October 25, 2016, with his wife and family at his bedside. Bob was born the eldest son of Anna Marie (Fry) and Sterl O. Burkhart, April 11, 1930, on a farm east of Martelle, Iowa. His younger years were spent in rural Linn County. He graduated with the class of 1949 from Springville High. Bob was drafted to serve in the Korean War. He took basic and OCS training at Fort Hood, Texas, and on February 13, 1952, he left for Korea. He served for a year on the front lines in Korea, was promoted to Sergeant and received the Bronze Star. After Bob’s discharge in April of 1953, he spent over 41 years with Rockwell Collins including 13 years as manager at the Anamosa branch, retiring in 1995. Bob served the Lord faithfully as a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He served on the church board, was finance secretary, but was primarily known as “Mr. Sound Man” as he served for over 50 years as the sound technician. Bob was a respected and quiet man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Married to his high school sweetheart, the former Alberta (Hendrickson), they were blessed with over 65 years of marriage. He loved his family, enjoyed maintaining the family home in Marion, yard work, gardening, and being an all-around handyman. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Alberta; his children, Constance A. Richards of Hiawatha, Gary R. Burkhart of Cedar Rapids, Timothy L. (Mary) Burkhart of Omaha, Nebraska, Ricky H. (Marjean) Burkhart of Saucier, Mississippi, and David P. (Jim) Burkhart of Marion; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Dale Burkhart of Victor, Montana; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his grandson, Vance A.; great-grandson, baby Bryce; parents; one sister; and two brothers. The family wishes to extend their love and appreciation to the UnityPoint Hospice nurses and helpers at St. Luke's, Julie, Dana, Bobby Jo, Beth, Andrea, Amy and Hannah, and all of the Hospice Unit nurses on the 6th floor who have been such a blessing these last months when they were so needed. Words cannot express how much their help and caring have meant through this time. Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016 at the funeral home. Service conducted by his grandson, Rev. Philip Burkhart. Burial: Dunkard Cemetery, Toddville, Iowa, with military rites. Memorials may be directed to UnityPoint Hospice. Obituary & photo published by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.

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Robert Wallace “Bob” Burkhart's memorial is located at: Dunkard Cemetery, Midway, Linn County, USA.
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Robert Wallace “Bob” Burkhart death on 25 Oct 2016 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.1046982
Longitude: -91.6971970

Family Members:

Parent

Sterl Oliver Burkhart

(1907 - 1978)

A. Marie Burkhart

(1900 - 1989)

Spouse

Alberta Maxine Hendrickson Burkhart

(1934 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dunkard Cemetery
Midway, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1046982, -91.6971970

2. Oliphant Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1335983, -91.7238998

3. Squires-Oliphant Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1250000, -91.7455978

4. Lafayette Cemetery
Alburnett, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1457780, -91.6765840

5. Robins Cemetery
Robins, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0630989, -91.6575012

6. Morrison Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0581017, -91.7305984

7. Ashlock Cemetery
Center Point, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1414500, -91.7486000

8. Greens Grove Cemetery
Washington Township, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1452700, -91.7581100

9. Buffalo Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0373400, -91.7006900

10. Shiloh Cemetery
Hiawatha, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0354996, -91.6698990

11. Palo Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0606003, -91.7893982

12. Dickenson Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0741997, -91.8086014

13. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1307983, -91.8146973

14. Spring Grove Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0303001, -91.7683029

15. Alice Cemetery
Alice, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1974900, -91.6950000

16. Cedar Memorial Park
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224991, -91.6335983

17. Christ Episcopal Columbarium
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0195500, -91.6352500

18. Strawn Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0971985, -91.8289032

19. Linn County Home Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0910030, -91.5594740

20. Oak Shade Cemetery
Marion, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0266991, -91.6025009

21. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0111008, -91.6268997

22. Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1070980, -91.5503170

23. Crawford Cemetery
Shellsburg, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0873200, -91.8497200

24. Greenwood Pioneer Cemetery
Shellsburg, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1216610, -91.8506255