Val Joseph Burkhart

April 4, 1935 - May 6, 2019

Val Joseph Burkhart of St. Louis passed away peacefully on May 6, 2019 at the age of 84. Val is the beloved husband of Charlene Burkhart (nee Findlay); loving father of Cynthia (Gary) Leaders and Susan (Michael) O’Leary; proud grandfather of Vallory (Thomas) Verseman, Patrick O’Leary and Kelsey O’Leary; and dear great-grandfather of Burke Verseman. Val was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1953, where he met the love of his life, his wife Charlene. They married in 1956 and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He started his Engineering career at Wagner Electric and retired from Cooper Industries after 40 years. Early on, he served in the Navy Reserves for several years. Val enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends throughout the world and had many wonderful memories from trips they shared. He also enjoyed many weekends at Lake of the Ozarks on his boat, dining out, and, of course, his love for technology. Val will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Services: Please join us for a reception at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Rd., Ballwin on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. followed immediately by a memorial service. Interment private. If desired, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of your choice. “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” (Ecclesiastes 3:4)