Robert A. Burkhardt, Sr.

September 3, 1949 - November 13, 2017

Robert A. Burkhardt, Sr. “Big Ert” on November 13, 2017 of Deptford. Age 68. Devoted single father of Robert A. Burkhardt, Jr. (Nicole) of Deptford, Peggy Kanauss (Son-in-law and best friend Walter) of Deptford, Amanda Jentsch (Joseph) of Deptford and Mindy Burkhardt (Jonathan) of Deptford. Brother of Harry Burkhardt (Barbara) of Pennsauken and Mary Ellen Norris (Mike) of Coatesville, PA. Loving grandfather of Robert J. Burkhardt and Adrianna Jentsch. Former husband and friend of Margie Riddell of Deptford. Big Ert was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and worked as a machinist for AC Schultes in Woodbury. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan and enjoyed crabbing, fishing and horseshoes. He was the life of the party and was a jokester. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10am to 11am in The Chapel at BOUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 1757 Delsea Dr., Deptford, NJ 08096. Religious Service Saturday 11am in The Chapel at the funeral home. Interment Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 785517, Topeka, KS 66675. For directions, to sign online guest book and to view Big Ert’s Video Tribute visit www.boucherfuneralhome.com.