Richard B. Burkett Obituary
The world bids farewell to Richard B. Burkett of Fremont, Ohio, departing on January 8, 2026 at the age of 91. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Byron Burkett and Rosamond Ruth Burkett (Overmyer); his wife Janet Oesterle; his siblings, Betty Oldham, Wendell "Bud" Burkett, Margaret Brown, Genevieve Hensley, Helen Creighton, Suzanne Burkett and Patricia Schanke; his great grandchildren, Eric and Zachary Brown; and his son-in-law Bob Panarella.
He is survived by: his children, Linda Panarella of Fremont, OH, Rick Burkett (Tess) of Asheville, NC and Brian Burkett (Liz) of Worthington, OH; his grandchildren, Amber Brown, Dani Sloan (Kevin), Ben (Brett Cushing), Kate (Evan Gizzie), Brendan, Sarah and Christopher Burkett (Becca Layher); his great grandchildren, AJ, Emily (John), Nicholas, Olivia, Christopher, James and Riley; and his sister-in-law Lois Waggoner. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers or a tree planting memorial donations can be made to the Fremont Ross Hall of Fame or Heartland Hospice Foundation.
