Ruth Burkhardt

Ruth E. Burkhardt, 66, of Lakeport formerly of Troy, Michigan, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008 in Port Huron Hospital. She was born December 11, 1941 in Pontiac, Michigan. Ruth married Russell Burkhardt on December 7, 1990 in Port Huron. She was a 1959 graduate of Troy High School. Her hobbies included reading, playing cards and was most recently employed at Meijer?s in Fort Gratiot. Ruth will be sadly missed by her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Russell Burkhardt of Lakeport, MI; daughter, Laura Hart of Mt. Clemens, MI; son Craig Hogancamp of Washington Township, MI; daughters, Linda Baker of Shelby Township, MI and Catherine Day of Ypsilanti Township, MI; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her son Kenneth Hogancamp. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. The Rev. Max Amstutz will officiate. Burial will be in Burtchville Township Cemetery. Visiting hours are 10:00 a.m. until service time Thursday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the American Heart Association.