William Louis Burkard, 72, of Bloomsdale died Nov. 8, 2021, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Burkard, known as “Paw Paw Bill,” and his wife owned and managed Burkard Daycare for 34 years. He was a manager for the American Legion and a licensed barber at Albano’s Barber Shop. He was a member and a deacon of Grace Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed painting, gardening, cooking and catering, including decorating cakes. Born Jan. 24, 1949, in Ste. Genevieve, he was the son of the late Connie (Fischer) and Walter “Wally” Louis Burkard.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Carol (Herbert) Burkard; three sons: William Douglas (Shannon) Burkard of Festus, Robert Aaron (Lori) Burkard of Springfield and Anthony Scott (Katie) Burkard of Festus; a sister: Betty Rendelmen of Festus; eight grandchildren: Chandler, Gracie, Chase, Gretchen, Kelsie, Gabbi, Kinsley and Kaelie Burkard.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Tony Burkard.
Services were private. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Homes, Festus.