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John Burkhart Obituary

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Maj. Gen. John W. "Bud" Burkhart, (USAF Retired), age 90, of Air Force Village II, San Antonio, passed away Jan. 12, 2013. He was born May 25, 1922 in Connellsville, PA to the late John F. and Martha Wandle Burkhart. Bud was a 1940 graduate of Monessen High School in Monessen, PA. He was a Master Mason, Rotarian, and Daedelians. Maj. Gen. Burkhart served his country in the U.S. Air Force for over 30 years, and was a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Bud married Joann Price on Aug. 18, 1946 in Long Beach, CA. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joann Price Burkhart; sister, Margaret Caldwell and Lorraine Piacinza, and Thelma Maund. Survivors include his children and their spouses, Terry A. and Virginia Burkhart of Tulsa, OK, Barbara and William Tooker of Tampa, FL, and Tracy and Chris Ball of Arlington, TX; grandchildren, Stacy and Darryl Breznia, Britney Marbarger, Angela and David Magrisso, Ryan and Sara Tooker, Bailie Boyd, and Christopher Ball; great grandchildren, Bryan Breznia, Myles Marbarger, Brooke Breznia, Mia Magrisso, Sienna Magrisso, and Peyton Tooker. Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home in Castroville. Graveside Service and Interment will be Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at 9:45 a.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. A Memorial Service will be also be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Air Force Village II Chapel. Memorial may be given to Freedom House at AFVII or Wounded Warriors Visit www.tondre-guinn.com



Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jan. 18, 2013.
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So very sorry to here of Bud's passing. He was such a great man. He and his wife were only in our area and church a short time, but they became some of my favorite people. Iknow his family will miss him so much. I knew we did after they moved and loved it when they came back to visit. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Kay Glenn

January 28, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.

His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Senator Leticia Van de Putte, R.Ph.

January 22, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Bud. He was such a good man! Our prayers and thoughts are with the family!

Sharon Fields Baker

January 19, 2013

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