Joan Murta

Joan Murta obituary, Saint Charles, MO

Joan Murta

Joan Murta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Paul Funeral Home, Inc. - St. Charles on Mar. 7, 2026.
Joan (Burgardt) Murta of Saint Charles, Missouri passed away at 94 on February 6, 2026.

She was born and raised on a farm in Walker, Kansas. Joan was a member of the VFW St. Charles, Knights of Columbus, American Legion and St. Cletus Church. She was an avid reader, loved polka music and dancing, but most of all caring for her family.

Joan is survived by her Children - Jeffrey (Becky) Burgardt, Neil (Chris) Burgardt, Richard (Sharon) Burgardt, Lisa (Jay) Wade and 5 grandchildren - Tyler Burgardt, Corey Wade, Camarin Wade, Haley Burgardt and Hannah Burgardt and 5 great grandchildren - Archer Burgardt, Bezie Burgardt, Blayne Wade, Marin Wade and Magnolia Wischmeyer. Joan was preceded in death by her Parents - Henry and Clementine Von Lintel, Son - Rodney Burgardt and siblings - Lawrence Von Lintel, Norbert Von Lintel, Gilbert Von Lintel, Otto Von Lintel, Venita Wolf, and Katie Pfannenstiel.

Joan was loved by her family and friends and will be truly missed.

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