Donald Eugene Burkart, 89, of Perry Twp., passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 in ProMedica, Laureldale. He was the husband of Fern M. (Stitzel) Burkhart. They were married September 7, 1957 and celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Born in East Cocalico Twp., Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Sylvester W. and Kathryn (Burkhart) Burkhart. He first worked for Lenz Milling, and later worked for Fairmount Foundry as a core maker for 30+ years, until retirement. In retirement, he enjoyed working on a horse farm near Moselem Springs. He always enjoyed working, deer hunting, camping, and tinkering. He was a member of Zion's Church, Windsor Twp., and Union Fire Co. No. 1 of Hamburg.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son: Jeffrey D., husband of Lisa L. (Baker) Burkhart, Laureldale; two daughters: Brenda L. (Burkhart), wife of Jonathan P. Armer, Reading, and Peggy S. (Burkhart), wife of James A. Koller, Shoemakersville; four grandchildren: Logan Miller, Melissa Burkhart, Nicholas Armer, and Timothy Armer; and four great-grandchildren: Hunter, Alloura, Samantha, and Skylar. He is also survived by four sisters: Kathryn, Shirley, Barbara, and Linda.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street Leesport. Burial will follow in Zion's Cemetery, Perry Twp. A viewing will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 am in the funeral home.

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