RICHARD H BURKHARDT

December 29, 1942 - March 12, 2023

U.S. Veteran

Rick and Victoria will both be interred at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery’s columbarium on April 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm.

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Richard (Rick) Harold Burkhardt, 80, of Cocoa Beach, Florida, died of natural causes on March 12, 2023, after a brief hospital stay. He is predeceased by both of his parents, and his wife, Victoria Lee Burkhardt, who recently passed away on February 9, 2023.

Rick was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 29, 1942. He was 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran. He served as U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant. He received several commendations for his civilian work while performing for the Digital Range Communications Group, as Director and Quality Assurance Specialist. He served 20 years for the Federal Civilian Service.

Rick loved boats, guns, and old cars. He and Victoria shared 26 wonderful years of marriage together. He was active in the local Veterans groups where he and Victoria both belonged. He loved traveling with her on their boat, both abroad and close to home.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Nancy Marie Jenkins, of Melbourne, FL, his nephew Scott William Jenkins (wife DeAnna Batdorff), of Occidental, CA, his cat Sweetpea, and numerous extended family members and friends.

Rick and Victoria will both be interred at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery’s columbarium on April 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm.