Bishop Joseph A. Burkart II Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bishop Joseph A. Burkart II in Saint Joseph, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bishop left this world on December 3, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert H. Burkart and Helen Hanes Burkart; and his sister Hanes Burkart. He is survived by: his wife Annette Dollins Burkart; his children, Lisa Burkart-Fox (Ed Fox) and David Burkart MD (Tiffany Burkart); his grandchildren, Marc Eastin MD (Marcella), Hannah Fox-LeTourneau (Captain Nick LeTourneau), Joseph A. Burkart and Samuel D. Burkart; and his sisters, Michelle Burkart and Robin Burkart-Peeples (Joe Peeples). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 24th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Grain Valley Restoration Branch (32811 E Truman Rd, Grain Valley, MO 64029).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Center Place Restoration School, 819 W. Waldo Avenue, Independence, Missouri 64050, or to the Wounded Warrior Project.
