John Michael Burkhardt Sr.: Obituary

John Michael Burkhardt Sr.

February 01, 1950 – February 20, 2019

Mr. John Michael Burkhardt Sr. age 69 of Diana Drive Blairsville formerly of Staten Island, NY,. passed away on Wednesday February 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Mr. Burkhardt was born on Feb. 1, 1950 in Queens, NY., the son of the late John G. Burkhardt and the late Annie Kelly Burkhardt. He was a veteran of the US Marines of the Vietnam War. He loved working with special needs children and working with animals. John loved being outdoors. He was a former member of the Elks club. He was a loving husband and father. John was preceded in death by his parents and also a brother, Martin Burkhardt. John was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving Mr. Burkhardt are his loving wife and best friend of forty years, Linda Peterson Burkhardt of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, John and Diane Burkhardt of Fredricksburg, VA., his two grand puppies, Bella and Ruby, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. David Feathers officiating. Special music will be presented by Bruce Blaisdell. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Christopher Peterson, Cody Peterson, Jamie Bermuniz, Joe Lively, Alex Rodriguez, Sal Coniglio, Nick Klpschinski and Sam Nichols. Interment will follow in the Meadow View Cemetery with the North GA Honor Guard conducting Military Honors. Flowers are accepted of if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to Homestead Hospice in John’s memory. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12-2:00 pm.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com