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Hazel BURKHART Obituary

BURKHART Hazel Hazel (Tuttle) Burkhart, 76, of Waterville, OH died, May 4, 2012, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 23, 1935, in Pineville, Kentucky to Thomas J. and Adina (Emery) Tuttle, Hazel lived her life giving to those who meant the most to her. She was raised in Harim, Kentucky and moved to the Toledo area in the 1960's. She was married to Charles J. Burkhart on January 8, 1959, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2009. Hazel worked for nine years for the Harley-Helmsley Hotel and later for St. Charles Hospital for 15 years until her retirement at age 65 in 2000. Hazel was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, daughters, Robin (David) Tanner, Susan (Thomas) Gwozdz, Christie (Jeff) Marty and Tracy (Terry) Kitts, and also by her son, John (Jennifer) Burkhart, and the sparkle of her eye, her 12 grandchildren, Austen, Denton, Kelsie, Brittany, Kirsten, Brooke, Harrison, Shelby, Bridgit, Jesse, Ian and Breann and one great-grandchild, Gabriel; five brothers, and two sisters. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. Friends will be received at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 East South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH (419-874-3133) where funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with interment at Wakeman Cemetery in Waterville. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551. Condolences to the family may be made by visiting www.witzlershankfuneralhome.com

Published by The Blade on May 6, 2012.
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Too the many who knew my mom you knew what a gentle soul she pocessed.
Thank you all for taking a moment to think of her.
My family are warmed by your thoughts and prayers.

Tracy Kitts

May 13, 2012

Our thoughts are with you. Hazel was a great person and I always enjoyed talking with her when we met-either at St Charles or at the store. I know you will miss her. Peace be with you all.

Connie (Bill) Schomaker

May 8, 2012

I love my Aunt Hazel, her laugh and smiles, She will be missed but always remembered. My thougts and prayers are with the family through this tought time.

Shellie Templeman (Bridget)

May 8, 2012

So sorry to hear of Aunt Hazel passing. She will be truly missed! My heart and prayers goes to the family. With love to all my family ~ Sheila (Bridget) Crossno & family!!

Sheila Crossno

May 7, 2012

Burkhart family, thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May all your memories be happy and filled with love and may your memories help you through the hard days. I remember your mother well as a peaceful,loving, kind woman.Peace be with you.

Cyndie Sperry-Hill

May 7, 2012

Thinking of your family at this time. It was an honor helping with your mom.

Pam Spence

May 7, 2012

I'll miss how she laughed at herself.

Alisha Grubs

May 7, 2012

I have wonderful memories of visiting my aunt Hazel while growing up. She always made me smile, and she will always be one of my very favorite aunts. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Bernheisel

May 7, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. We worked together at Hemsleys. She was special. I'll keep you in my prayers

Gloria Francis

May 7, 2012

Our deepest sympathy goes to all members of the Burkhart family.Aunt Hazel holds a special place in our hearts and always will. rest in peace ? Donna (king) Harrison & Family

May 7, 2012

Dear Burkhart Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have many happy memories of your mom. She was always good to me and let me hang out with her. LOL Your in our thoughts and prayers. Valerie Bower

May 7, 2012

Keeping all family members in my thoughts and prayers.Love from cousin Sondra (Early) Bass.

Sondra Bass

May 6, 2012

In loving rememberance of our Aunt Hazel, We never got to see you much, but what we did, only made us love you even more. Our tears and prayers reside here with our family, so Good-bye for now, Heaven awaits, R.I.P.

Tammy & Andrea Tuttle

May 6, 2012

Keeping you all in my thoughts. Hazel was a very special mother to all of you and a very loving wife to my brother. She will be missed by all who knew her. Love to you all aunt Madelyn

Madelyn Sorrell

May 6, 2012

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark and Kris Dunwoody

May 6, 2012

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