Robert Eugene Burkhart

Robert Eugene Burkhart, 69, of Grandin, Mo. passed away Jan. 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Robert was born Nov. 22, 1950 to the late Edgar and Edna (Williams) Burkhart in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

On Sept. 18, 1971, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Ketchum in Poplar Bluff.

Mr. Burkhart enjoyed traveling to the mountains, spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycle rides and just being surrounded by God’s beautiful nature. Most of all he adored his grandchildren and spending time with his beloved family.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carolyn Burkhart; daughters, Krista Richardson, Rebecca Griffin and husband, Bryan; son, Robert D. Burkhart and wife, Nikki; eight granddaughters, Erika Truelove and husband, Jay, Shaniqua Parker and husband, Shane, Bryanna Griffin, Ariana Burkhart, MaKayla Burkhart, Bayleigh Griffin, Ceirra Burkhart, Gracie Burkhart; four grandsons, Tyler Burkhart, Kyle Richardson, Kody Richardson, Remington Burkhart, two great-granddaughters, Kylee Truelove, Jocelyn Burkhart; one great-grandson, Bentley Burkhart; sisters, Edna Geter and husband, James, Marie Jameson and husband, Kenneth, Mary Ellen Anderson and husband, Donald, Barbara Rinabarger, Judy Powell and husband, Bobby, Thelma Jean Allen and husband, Jim; brothers, Everett Burkhart and wife, Liz, Ronnie Burkhart and wife Kathy, Glen Burkhart, Jimmy Burkhart; special sister-in-law, Marvene Luthy and husband, Bob, and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robbin Eugene Burkhart; grandson, Bryan Austin Griffin; brothers, Junior (Jim) Burkhart, Virgil Burkhart, and Tommy Burkhart.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor David Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Daughhettee Cemetery in Butler County.