Paul H. Burkart, 88, of Appleton died Monday evening May 11, 2026 at Touchmark Care Facility where he had been a resident for the past three years. He was born on August 15, 1937 in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County WI., son of the late Peter and Caroline (Hecker) Burkart. Paul attended Valders Schools and went on to receive his engineering degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was also a proud veteran of the US Army Reserve.

On September 21, 1963 he was united in marriage to Janice Ruh at the Gjerpen Lutheran Church. Paul began his career working as an Engineer for IBM, settling his family in Rochester, MN. He worked for IBM his entire career, retiring after nearly 50 years. He and Janice moved to Grand Chute (Appleton) after retirement to be closer to family. Janice preceded him in death on November 3, 2020.

Paul was a dedicated member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kasson, MN. where he sang in the choir. He also was a member of a barbershop quartet while in Minnesota. In his free time he was an avid golfer and remained a huge Packer fan.

Survivors include his son; Scott Burkart, Appleton, daughter; Stacy (Tim) Hawley, Neenah, sister; Carol Wagner, Knoxville TN, sisters-in-law; Mardell Huske, Joleen Ruh, brothers-in-law; Daniel (Carol) Ruh, Darrell (Mari) Ruh, Terry (Debbie) Ruh along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Janice, brothers; Fred (Marge) Burkart, Ted (Sally) Burkart, John Burkart, sisters; Helen and Eleanore Burkart, brothers-in-law; Dennis Ruh, William Huske,

Per Paul's wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial will follow in the Eaton Cemetery, Kiel.