Robert G. “Bob” Burkhardt Sr., 85, of St. Paul, NE died Friday, October 9, 2026, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, NE. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Stonewood Community Center, 3820 Ironwood Court, Grand Island, NE. Pastor John Doolitle will assist. You are encouraged to sign Bob’s guestbook at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under his obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.

Bob was born January 17, 1941, at Palmer, NE, the son of Arthur B. and Elsie (Zlomke) Burkhardt. He grew up in Palmer, NE and was Baptized and Confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Palmer. He attended Palmer High School. He moved to Oregon after school and worked in the auto body repair field for 25 years before returning to Palmer in 1994. He worked as a welder for MFS York Manufacturing until retiring in 2013 at the age of 72. Bob made St. Paul his home after retirement.

Bob married Rachel Flanagan on April 27, 1967, in Stevenson, WA. To this union four sons, Robert Jr., Barrett, Darin, and Brian were born.

Bob was an avid outdoors man enjoying nature, hunting with his dogs in Oregan and Nebraska, and fishing. He was a devoted father and grandfather and especially loved time spent with his family.

Bob is survived by his sons: Robert G. Burkhardt Jr. of Central City, NE

Barrett (Shawn) Burkhardt of Central City, NE

Darin Burkhardt of Salam, OR

Brian Burkhardt of Minden, NE

Four siblings: Darlene Miller of Grand Island, NE

Carolyn (Paul) Scarborough of St. Paul, NE

Gary (Sue) Burkhardt of St. Paul, NE

Rick Burkhardt of Central City, NE

Others left to cherish his memory include his seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Evelyn (Arlen) Peetz, Donna (Harold) Bierst, and brother-in-law, Delbert Miller, brothers: Dale (Eilene) Burkhardt, Eugene “Gene” Burkhardt.