Obituary: Robert Otto Burkhardt, 99, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home:

Robert Otto Burkhardt, 99, of Branford passed away peacefully at home on February 12th, 2023, Robert was born in New Britain CT in 1923 and was the son of Katherine Neubauer Burkhardt and Adolph Burkhardt. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Eleanor Jane Burkhardt, his brother Richard F. Burkhardt and his foster brother John Wasserman.

He was a Navy veteran, having served aboard the USS Acontius in the South Pacific during the second World War. For most of his life Robert owned and rented beach cottages in Indian Neck with his partners John and Eleanor Wasserman. In his younger years Robert was an avid golfer, bowler and boater. He enjoyed annual trips to Florida with Jane over many years.

He is survived by his stepsons William Marsland (Lawrence Desbiens) and Michael Marsland, his granddaughter Sarah Marsland, Sarah’s mother Katherine Marsland all of Branford, by his nephews Christian Burkhardt of Branford, and Richard Burkhardt of Kingwood TX, and by his niece Priscilla (Patrick) Carr of Parkland FL and their children and grandchildren. Also, by his cousin Paul Burkhardt (Meredith) of Key West Fl.

Robert will be remembered for his dry wit, lifelong curiosity, and devotion to his family.

The family wishes to thank his caregiver JoCobra Hall for her loving dedication to Robert in his final year.

Arrangements will be private.

Those who wish to can make memorial donations to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.