Robert E.A. Burkhardt, 87, from Fogelsville, died on Feb. 19, 2020, in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, South Whitehall.

He was the widower of Bernice B. (Hite) Burkhardt.

Born in Chapmans, he was a son of the late Alfred B. and Ella (Glick) Burkhardt.

An excavating heavy equipment operator for most of his career at Burkhardt Excavating and Lehigh Stone, he was also employed by Dorr-Oliver, Fogelsville, and Sales Systems Ltd., Allentown.

He was a member of Hope Community Church, Weisenberg Township and a volunteer firefighter for Fogelsville Fire Company for 21 years.

His survivors include son Alan and his wife, Diane, of Allentown; grandson Colton Burkhardt; and step-grandson Gregory Meilinger. He was predeceased by a brother, Kenneth.

Condolences may be offered at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to the church, 7974 Claussville Road, Fogelsville, 18051; Animals in Distress, 5075 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036; or to the Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 1, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Home, Fogelsville.