Photo courtesy of Burbage Funeral Home - Berlin
Berlin, Maryland
Feb 2, 1935 – Jul 21, 2016 (Age 81)
Lt. Joseph Paul Burkhardt (MSP Ret), 81, of Ocean Pines, MD passed peacefully in his sleep on July 21st at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Lt. Burkhardt was a 25 year member of the Maryland State Police, serving from 1960 until his retirement in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 50 years,...
Read MoreI’m remembering Joe’s smile and genuine warmth on this cold January day. May his memory continue to brighten your lives and bring you encouragement.
Fondly,
Dottie Stearns
Dottie Stearns
January 27, 2026 | JARRETTSVILLE, MD | Friend
Great friend and missed very much. Walt & Jane
July 16, 2023
Irene and family,
I was saddened to hear the news of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful husband,father,friend and all round great guy.As a police officer he was a soft spoken role model who gave the best of himself for others. I send you my heartfelt sympathy in hope that you find comfort in knowing so many others join you in your sorrow.
Dottie Stearns
August 14, 2016 | Jarrettsville, MD
Joe was one of the best at Benson Barrack D when I worked for the newspaper...a great friend...one of the standouts.
Todd Holden
July 30, 2016 | Big Woods, MD
To Irene & all of Joe's family, words are inadequate to express the sadness of his loss. I am sorry. Joe and I met during his retirement years. I started with the MSP the year after he retired. We enjoyed talking about how things were and how they are today. He was a good man who did his part to make the world a better place. God Bless him, he will be missed.
Bob McQueeney
July 26, 2016 | MSP Bk "V" Berlin, MD
Lee Holden, so sorry to hear that your brother has passed. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sally Everhart
July 24, 2016 | Cub Hill, MD
Dear Irene, We were so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a gentle, loving, caring man. A man of integrity. We were so blessed to have him as a friend. I know that he is in Heaven with Eric - no more pain, sorrow, only peace. With much love, Kathy and Bob Jacobs
Bob and Kathy Jacobs
July 24, 2016 | Bel Air, MD
So sorry for your loss.
Cathy Baker
July 24, 2016 | Girdletree, MD
Irene,I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT Joe, I considered both of you to be my friends.From our time at Bel Air to Ocean City.YOU and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Gordon
Gordon Smith
July 22, 2016 | Red Lion, PA
