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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this tragic loss. I could not believe my ears when I heard of the accident on the radio and Wayne's name was given. My heart just dropped. Wayne and I graduated from Logan in 1983 and I knew him since grade school on French Island through high school. He was always a fun loving, goofy guy but someone you could always count on. My sincere sympathies in your loss. The world has lost another angel, friend, dad, husband and good guy. God Bless all of you.

I was notified by Ms. Rita Burkhardt & Jim Fencel at Charles City, Iowa on 06/14/2015 at 1640 hrs. that we who are in the same family (1st cousins) to Mr.& Mrs. Eldon Burkhardt that you had lost your husband & father to Carlie in the horrific auto accident near Brownsville, Minn on morning of 06/13/15. I want you all to know that our hearts and prayers go out to you all of Wayne's family. My deepest sympathy from Roger my brother my two sisters, Gloria and Linda and myself are bestowed upon all of you. This past Sun. St. Paul's Lutheran Church here in Grand Junction, Colo. Pastor Dennis Strong said the most humbling prayer that you would ever be able to hear for all of you & families. With all of our love. Bradley Byron Burkhardt

Carla and Carlie, I have such fond memories of your family coming to Monona to visit your mom, Sylvia for the many years that we were friends in our Duplex. I will always remember your great family greeting me as if I was a family member. You were all so very gracious and wonderful to me as I tried to be to your Mom and be of assistance to her. I will always cherish the fond memories of each of you! My prayers of healing to you and at this time when words are hard to find, may you know that God's comforting love and peace will sustain you!! Sharing in the loss of Wayne, Jo

My thoughts and prayers have been with you both, Carla and Carlie. No one can imagine your pain but I know you are surrounded by prayers of love and support. I met you, Carla, at a previous synod assembly and enjoyed our brief conversations so much; also knew you as a cousin of Alice. Blessings to you during this difficult time of grieving and healing.

I only met Wayne a few times but quickly knew he was a great family man. Much sympathy for Wayne and his family.

About a month ago I was fortunate enough to see Wayne again up by "our" Innsbruck mailbox cluster. I hadn't been up there since Mike died. I was able to share this with Wayne. I was so happy to see him again. He talked a lot about Carlie, of course. Not that long after, reading of your accident brought me to my knees. Since then, you are held in my heart and my tears are shared with you. Amen.

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Dear Carla and Carlie ! We feel so sorry for you. You are very much in our thoughts ! A candlelight is burning for Wayne aside a picture of you all. Love from your family in Norway

So Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Your family has been in our hearts and prayers since meeting you on that Minnesota highway last Saturday. Even under such horrific circumstances, the kindness of spirit and love of your family was evident. We are forever touched by meeting you, and pray that you will find peace in the cherished memories of the experiences that you shared as a family. Our deepest sympathy to you, your family, and friends.

So Sorry for your Loss. We will all miss Wayne very much. Prayers for your family. God Bless.

I am so sorry for your loss! I remember Wayne was an awesome person. I will be thinking of you in this time of need. Love you and Prayers. Debbie

Sorry for your loss

Prayers being sent..So sad...GOD BLESS you All..

About three decades ago, a customer where I worked was a Marine, probably in his thirties at the time. In typical USMC fashion, he "suggested to" (ordered?) me to sign up to be a pen pal, as mail call meant a lot to the servicemen. I did as I was told, and one of the guys I corresponded with was Wayne L. Burkhardt. As is typical, life goes on and folks lose touch with one another. So, in reading a news article about the accident, I find out all at once that my former pen pal was a married father ... and that his family lost their husband and Dad. How very, very sad! My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. My World War II veteran Marine Corps father-in-law is living proof that once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi, Wayne. Semper Fi.

Sorry for your lose. Wayne was a good man and will be greatly missed. My prayer are with you.

Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. My prayers reach out to Wayne and his entire family. In my thoughts.