Jeanne W Burkhardt

Jeanne W. Burkhardt, 87, of 3001 US 322, Franklin, went to see her Lord at 4:45 p.m. Sunday Feb. 22, 2009. Born Sept. 28, 1921, in Polk, she was the daughter of the late Earl Williams and Marguerite Temple. She was married June 27, 1942, to Robert O. Burkhardt, who preceded her in death May 10, 1998. Mrs. Burkhardt was a graduate of Franklin High School where she was a member of the string ensemble. Her fondest memories of school were playing second viola at state competition and Lawrence Welk playing for her senior prom. In the early 1960s, she worked as an aide at Polk Center. Mrs. Burkhardt was retired from working as a purchasing agent for CPT. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin where she served on the board of Deacons, Session and taught Sunday school kindergarten for 37 years. She enjoyed her garden and all her flowers, as well as watching the eagles nesting on the late across from the house. Mrs. Burkhardt is survived by three children, Meryln Burkhardt and his wife, Joyce, of Franklin, Dale Burkhardt and his wife, Betty, of Franklin, and Roberta Hudson of Cochranton; three grandchildren, Jackie Burkhardt and her friend, Jen, of Guys Mills, Josh Burkhardt of Franklin, and Coty Burkhardt and his wife, Elizabeth, of Franklin. She is also survived by four step-grandchildren, Paul Hudson and his wife, Janice, of Saegertown, Barry Hudson and his wife, Caprice, of Cochranton, Cliff Fehl of Bulter, and Johnathan Fehl of Butler; eight great-grandchildren, Jake Burkhardt of Franklin, Elizabeth Jean Burkhardt of Franklin, TessaRae Burkhardt of Franklin, Kyle Hudson of Saegertown, Kayla Hudson of Saegertown, Matthew Hudson of Saegertown, Jordan Hudson of Cochranton, and Spencer Ransom of Guys Mills; and several cousins. Mrs. Burkhardt was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Gardinier Funeral Home in Franklin and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Samuel Gibb, of the church, assisted by the Rev. Charles H. McClung, of Lake City Presbyterian Church of Erie, officiating. Interment will be in Old Sandy Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin or Venango County Humane Society. Online condolences may be sent to www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.