Harriet Sue Burkhart Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Harriet Sue Burkhart of Decatur, Indiana, who passed away on February 16, 2026 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Henry and Alice Lucille Bercot (Schaefer); her former husband Roger Burkhart; her siblings, Judy Mitchel and John Bercot; and her nieces, Linda and Tina.

She is survived by: her husband Dan DeLong of Decatur, Indiana; her siblings, Carol McCulloch of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Chester Bercot (Penny) of Decatur, Indiana, Nancy Fark of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Sharon Burkhart (Mel) of Decatur, Indiana; her stepchildren, Aaron DeLong of Key West, Clayton DeLong (Keely Frank) of Laotto, Indiana, Evan DeLong (Kelly) of Albuquerque and Jordan Ernst of Decatur, Indiana.; her nieces and nephews, Audra Snyder, Matt Burkhart, Melanie Blythe, Debbie, Becky, Jeff, Sheila, Paul, Cathy, Emily, Greg, Amy and Kelli; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Abby, Evan, Anna, Cameron, Lauren, Graham and Mia; her stepgrandchildren, Lucas Montano and Isabelle Ernst; and her pet Bailey.

Preferred memorials are to Salem Community Church or St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling.