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Albert Burkhart Obituary
Albert Elijah "Hap" Burkhart, 90, Ontelaunee Township, died Dec. 29, 2010, at Kutztown Manor.
He was the husband of Bernice Frances (Homan) Burkhart, who died in 2002.
Born Jan. 24, 1920, in Reading, he was a son of the late John D. and Ida (Shearer) Burkhart.
Albert served in the U.S. Navy as a sailor on diesel submarines for 20 years, retiring in 1972.
Albert enjoyed "chucking."
Surviving are two children, Michael A. Burkhart, Ontelaunee Township; and Sally L. (Burkhart), husband of Clifford Ernst, Ruscombmanor Township.
Other survivors include two grandchildren, Melissa Lyn Burkhart, Reading; and Austin L. Ernst, Ruscombmanor Township.
Albert was predeceased by a brother, John; and seven sisters: Sally, Arlene, Peggy, Esther, Mary, Alice and Elsie.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at noon at Walter R. Christ Funeral Home Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services in the funeral home. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Maidencreek Township.
For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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2 Entries
December 31, 2010
Mike and Sally and Families,
You are in our thoughts at this time of sorrow. We will always remember "Hap" with fondness.
Andy and Sandi Esterly
Darren, Robin, Brett and Alannah Daub
December 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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