Emerson "Burk" E. Burkheimer, age 74, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio.

He was born August 25, 1948 in Lima to the late Cloyd and Beulah (Graham) Burkheimer. On May 8, 1985 he married Vickie (Miller) Burkheimer, they were together for 37 wonderful years and she survives at the residence in Mendon.

Other survivors include his daughter, Tracey (Brian) Wilkins, St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Deb (Denny) Barrett, Celina; a brother-in-law, Ron (Kassi) Miller, Blacklick, Ohio; three grandchildren, Brenden (Tara Harshbarger) Klosterman, Dylan (Tiffany Crosby) Menchofer and Mackenzy Wilkins; three great grandchildren, Laiken Klosterman, Abalynn Klosterman and Eastyn Menchofer; many, nieces, and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.

He is also preceded in death by a brother, Cloyd (Patrica) Burkheimer; a sister, Linda (Albert) Swany; a sister-in-law, Donna (Kenny) Link; and his beloved cat Magic.

Burk or Blue Beard as he was known in the trucking community proudly drove his truck for 47 years and he loved every day of it. He drove for many different companies throughout his career but he started at Schroyer Trucking in Celina, then for a few years he owned and operated Burkheimer Trucking and eventually retired from Tuente Trucking in Yorkshire, Ohio.

He was a lifetime member of the NRA and a true believer. He loved to go shooting with his family, watching NASCAR, The Ohio State Buckeyes and any western tv shows and movies. Some of his past hobbies included snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle and camping. Burk loved being with his family and watching the grandkids grow. Above all other things Burk and Vickie loved spending time together and traveling on quick overnight trips to a "pick a direction excursion." They treasured their time together and hardly ever did anything apart. They were blessed to build such a wonderful life together.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Rick Brosher officiating; where the family will receive friends from 9:00 am - 11:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home.

Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the Burkheimer family.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, 218 S. Main Street, Celina, Ohio 45822.

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