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Robert Burkart Obituary
Ft. Wright - Robert Lee "Bob" Burkart, Jr., 66, Ft. Wright, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2018. He was born on May 17, 1952 to the late Robert, Sr. and Mary Edith Burkart. Bob had worked at RA Jones for 46 years and was a 9th Region Basketball Official. He played on the University of Kentucky basketball team and was a member of Covington Turners. He enjoyed the NBA, biking, hiking and table tennis. His greatest joy came from spending time with his son. In the words of his son, he was more than a Dad, Grandpa, role model and support system. From my biggest fan, to Tarheels coach, referee extraordinaire, jump rope advocate, banana eater, late night personal Uber driver, Trek biker, handyman for all my calls, Cincinnati Table Tennis champ and even doubled as Steve Carell for motion pictures. He touched the lives of so many, never meeting a soul he didn't like. He was caring, thoughtful, grateful and a dedicated worker. You will be missed at our basketball games as the best score keeper for Mylia and tickle monster for Kennedy. We love and miss you already.
Bob is survived by his son and daughter in law Robert, III and Michelle Burkart as well as his adoring granddaughters Mylia and Kennedy and his former spouse Yvonne Burkart.
Contributions in Bob's memory are suggested to Covington Turners and the Thomas More Alumni Fund.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at Floral Hills Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 11 am until time of service at 2 pm. Inurnment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.floralhillsmemorialgardens.com to leave online condolences.
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John Kuhn
February 4, 2021
Great person, I worked with Bob at R.A. Jones over the years. Always willing to assist you in getting the information you needed. Truly always a pleasant person to be around.
chuck Burke
January 5, 2021
we miss Bob at the table tennis club. Bob was a first class guy and excellent player. We hold him in the highest esteem.
Josh Gluth
January 2, 2019
Bob was my next door neighbor great person great friend and most of all he was a second dad to be always there for be when I needed a guy to guy advice. You will be greatly miss. To robert Michelle and Yvonne my deepest sympathy and need anything place let me know
Chuck Burke
January 1, 2019
Met Bob at table tennis club. When we first met l thought I'll beat this guy, l thought l was pretty good .After many years and a hundred matches l may have won five of them,but Bob was a class act and had a way of making you feel like he was on your side and rooting for you. Always humble and helpful ,truly a prince of a man, a great competitor he'll be sorely missed. Im confident that heaven was made for the likes of people such as Bob Burkart. My condolences to all Bobs family and friends.Bob leaves a legacy of a excellent man. God keep.
December 31, 2018
When someone we love falls asleep in death, fond memories of them become treasures. May those treasured memories and God's promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
TB-TN
December 30, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)
Mike Sander
December 30, 2018
My condolences to the Burkhart family. I enjoyed Bob as a basketball official from I played and coached. I also got to know Bob on a personal basis as he worked with my dad at RA Jones. Bob was always a first class person and a friendly face. He was never too busy to talk. I always enjoyed when Bob worked a Boone County game and my dad had the utmost respect for him as a co-worker and friend. Northern KY lost a great man.
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