John Theodore Burkhart

John Theodore Burkhart, 95, of Orient, Ohio passed away November 18, 2009. He was born January 17, 1914 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Michael and Olivia Burkhart. John is preceded in death by his wife, Dolly; 1 sister and 3 brothers. John is survived by his sons, John (Eileen) Burkhart, James (Barbara Adams) Burkhart; 6 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great, great-grandchildren. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Retired Officers Association, US Horse Calvary Association, 4th Calvary Association, DSCC Officers Club and a member of the V.F.W. Post in Harrisburg. Captain John T. Burkhart was in Company F, 4th Calvary Group, 90 Infantry Division during World War II Battle of the Bulge. John was awarded a Purple Heart among many other awards and medals. John enjoyed gardening and being outdoors fishing or feeding the birds. John mostly loved spending time with his family. Friends may call 3:00-7:00PM Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the SCHOEDINGER-NORRIS CHAPEL 3920 Broadway Grove City. Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:00AM Monday, November 23, 2009 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 3730 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio. Rev. Father John Swickard will be the celebrant with interment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43214. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of John Theodore Burkhart.