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2024
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Shirley Burkart Obituary
Shirley M. Burkart, 93, of Tiffin, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.
She was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Tiffin, to Warren and Eurie (Feasel) Lynch. She married James F. Burkart on Sept. 11, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death Nov. 22, 2011.
Shirley is survived by her children, Barbara Berry of Tiffin, Robert (Becky) Burkart of Cortez, Colorado, Jennifer (Gary) Perkins of Hilliard, Julie Palmer of Dickson, Tennessee, John Burkart of Nashville, Tennessee, and Lori Edwards of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Andrew (Angie) Berry, LeighAnne (Eric) King, Chelsea (Noah) McKnight, Allison (Adam) Millson, Zachary and Zara Palmer, Dillon (Tessa) Edwards, and Jessica Edwards; great-grandchildren, Dominic, Alec, Anthony "Harry," Lucia King, Avery Berry, and Emory and Joanna Edwards; and brother, William Lynch of Covington, Kentucky.
Shirley worked in food service at Tiffin University and Heidelberg College until she retired. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Bettsville, Bettsville Mothers Club, and was a 1948 graduate of Bettsville High School. Shirley also served on the Bettsville and Vanguard School Boards. She had a passion for gardening and had the most beautiful flowers. Shirley loved to travel with her husband, Jim, and shared his love for Cleveland Indians. They enjoyed summers of camping with family, watching the trains and freighters, and being the best grandparents.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Robert, Richard, and Jack Lynch; and four sisters, Alice Bushman, Beulah Dumm, Hazel Hanson, and Cora Jean Lutz.
Shirley's graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2024, at Pleasant Union Cemetery, Old Fort. Visitation for family and friends will be 12-2 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bettsville Public Library or Bettsville Volunteer EMS/Fire.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
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