Vilas R. Burkhard

Affectionately called 'Bo', joined our family reunion in Heave on March 4th, 2020.Gathered to greet him were his son Wllm Burkhard, father David Burkhard, mother Marcell [Burkhard] Bodnar, Sister Dorothy Jean Burkhard, Brother David Burkhard, and sister Marcell [Burkhard/Horner] Bear, as well as many others.Vilas moved to Bronson Florida in 1982. He was an honored and decorated Veteran of the Viet Nam war; having served in the United States Marine Corps as a Corporal. Vilas loved his Country and his Family very much and was always helping othersHe is survived by his son Vilas Burkhard Jr and his sisters;Vivian [Burkhard] Daughter of Croswell, Michigan and her children.Dora [Burhard (Griffin)] {and husband Kenneth} Quist and their children, of Denver Colorado.Debra [Burkhard] {and husband Derek} Grieve, of Leesville SC.As well as many nephews, nieces and cousins who live all across America.Bo was always helping others, so in lieu of flowers, a donation in Bo's name toyour local Wounded Warriors group would be greatly appreciated. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528