DONALD EDWARD BURKHART
Donald Edward Burkhart, age 89 of Avon, died Sunday October 3, 2021, at Life’s Journey of Avon.
Born November 29, 1931, in Brookville, he was one of 11 children born to the late Robert and Pauline (Reuter) Burkhart. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in France. On May 9, 1959, he and the former Bernice Ruth Nobbe were united in marriage, and she survives.
Don graduated from Ball State University with his Bachelors in Education, and Masters in Educational Administration, with life licensing in Elementary Education and Elementary Administration Supervision. He also holds a Bachelor of Philosophy from St. Meinrad College.
He spent his career in education, having taught at the former Laurel High School in Laurel; served as Assistant Principal at Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Ohio, and served as Principal of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Rushville, for 22 years until his retirement. He also worked at Burkhart’s Plumbing in Brookville with his father and brother. Upon retirement, he and Bernice moved to Avon.
Survivors include five children, Brenda Allspaw of Avon, Michael Burkhart of Englewood, Ohio, Laura Sesslar of Avon, James Burkhart of Carmel, and Joshua Burkhart of Fishers; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild; five sisters, Dorothy Burkhart of Brookville, Sr. Andre Burkhart OSF of Oldenburg, Mary Strohmier of Brookville, Linda Grocox of Rushville, and Deborah Pierce of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, Charles Burkhart of Greenwood, and John Burkhart of Brookville; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Allen; and two brothers, William “Bill” Burkhart and Harold Burkhart.
Deacon Steve Tsuleff will officiate the private Catholic Funeral Rite on Friday, October 8, 2021.
Military Graveside honors will be conducted by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion on Friday, October 8, 2021, 1:30 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic School in Rushville or the American Cancer Society. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burkhart family. To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.