Larry J. Burkhart

Larry J. Burkhart, 79, of Mt. Vernon passed away at Linda White Hospice on May 30, 2021 with his family by his side. Larry was born in Evansville on September 7, 1941 the son of Joseph and Marjorie (Utley) Burkhart. Larry married Sharon (Toothman) Burkhart in Mt. Vernon on June 6, 1964.

Larry earned his bachelor’s degree in forestry and a master’s in Forest Soils from Purdue University. He was also a member of the Purdue Marching band and sang in the Society for Preservation & Encouragement Barber Shop Quartet. He retired from the United State Forest Service after 30 years. When he was working, he was at the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois and the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan, residing in Sault Ste. Maire Michigan for 14 years. Asides from his Forest Ranger duties he was also a Wildfire Firefighter for many years.

Larry was a member of First United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon and a member of the church choir. He loved woodworking, gardening, camping, hockey games, and snowmobiling. He was also a member of the Soil and Water Conservation District. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.  

He is survived by his wife, son, Randal Scott Burkhart; daughter, Anna Lynn (Chris) Piche; grandchildren, Drew (Keely) Burkhart, Zoe (Craig) Isaac, Alex Burkhart, Luke Rohlman (Kellen Ray), and Rachel Rohlman (Brady Clements); 2 great grandchildren, Mille and Lucy Burkhart; brother, Ronald (Rose) Burkhart.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church at 601 Main St in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 2 at the Denning Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to the First United Methodist Church or the Posey County Humane Society. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com

The family wants to extend a special thanks for all the support and loved shown to them by the staff at Linda E White Hospice & Deaconess Home Health.