After Ed’s confirmation into the Catholic Church in 2001, he quickly became engaged in service to the church and parishioners. Ed was a salesman and entrepreneur and successfully created a manufacturer’s representative firm which he sold upon his retirement.Įd valued his relationships and had a passion for helping people, in his business, his friends and family.
He met and married his wife, Maureen while in Iowa and their wedding anniversary is 64 years this month. On Monday, May 30, 2022, Ed Burkart, loving husband, father of three children and grandfather of five grandchildren passed away peacefully at age 86 surrounded by family at home.Įd was born on Augin Chicago, Illinois to Fred and Eleanor Burkart.