William Joseph Burkstaller's Obituary
William Joseph Burkstaller passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008.
Beloved father of Chris Burkstaller and his wife Marie, Suzanne Beauclair Roy and her husband Greg and Renee Beauclair Twersky and her husband Jack; and grandfather to Claire, Emily and Elise Roy, Gabriel Young and Cameron Burkstaller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Kenney Burkstaller; his mother, Dollie Marie Williams Burkstaller; and his father, Charles Burkstaller.
Age 79 years, a native of Mound City, IL and a resident of Covington, LA for the past 43 years. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. Mechanical Engineer by degree, he also enjoyed a career in Advertising.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend graveside services on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 2280 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Hospice of Pointe Coupee, 350 Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760 (225) 638-5717.
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