John Burckhard

Minot

John F. Burckhard, 74, Minot, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 in his home.

John was born September 2, 1950, in Minot, ND, the fifth child of twelve to Michael and Mary (Jundt) Burckhard. He grew up in Minot and completed his education at Minot High School, graduating in 1969.

John enlisted into the US Marine Corps on August 15, 1969. He served honorably and was discharged on July 2, 1971. He returned to Minot and continued his secondary education at Minot State University. After 6 years of studies, John earned two Bachelor’s Degrees in Sociology and Psychology.

John worked as a counselor at Bishop Ryan High School for three years until moving to Seattle, WA in 1980. He moved to Boise, Idaho a decade later, where he found his niche. He was instrumental in co-founding a disabilities agency named Community Partnerships on August 11, 1995. The agency focused on supporting families of individuals with disabilities, creating opportunities for them, and providing resources to that end.

Through his work, John met the love of his life, Lisa Jo Johnson.

They married October 3, 2002 in Boise, ID. John stepped in as a father to Lisa’s two sons, and together they had three more children. They then moved the family to Minot in 2005. John worked for 10 years at Brooklyn Flats as a manager and retired in the summer of 2017.

John was a member of Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church, Minot. John enjoyed breakfast with his brother Jim on Saturdays, and coffee with his brother David on many weekdays. He possessed a giant personality and was certainly a people magnet. He had a cunning wit and the most contagious laugh that was often on display while enjoying deck time with family. John enjoyed music and was a lifelong Bob Dylan fan. He will be remembered for his witty sense of humor, his ability to draw people in and entertain a crowd, his overflowing generosity, and his insistence on being to church on time.

John’s surviving family includes his loving wife of 22 years, Lisa, Minot; children: Jasahd (Larissa) Stewart, Shaleb Stewart, Lauren Burckhard, Reagan (Tiodor) Grujovic, Luke Burckhard, all of Minot; grandchildren Maliyah and Cosmas Stewart and Javani Grujovic; siblings Mary Ann Hanson, Ramsey, MN, David Burckhard, Minot, Michael (Phyllis) Burckhard, Minot, Beverly (Randy) Thom, Minot, James (Kim) Burckhard, Minot, Mark Burckhard, Joan (Charles) Massey, Minot and Janice (Ronald) Burckhard, Minot; sister-in-law Lynn Burckhard, Renton, WA along with numerous nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Barbara Koble and Kathy Newman, brother Raymond Burckhard, sister-in-law Peggy Burckhard, brothers-in-law Gordy Hanson, Conrad Koble and Warren Newman and nephew Todd Burckhard.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 at Our Lady Of Grace Catholic Church, Minot. To view a recording of the service or to share memories and condolences, access his obituary at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com

Vigil Prayer Service: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024 at St. Leo The Great Roman Catholic Church, Minot.

Visitation: Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at St. Leo The Great Roman Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Memorials are preferred by family

Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot is trusted with arrangements.

Published by The Minot Daily News, December 11, 2024.