Obituary of Arlie W Burchard

Tunnelton Arlie Walter Burchard, 86, of 1870 River Road, Tunnelton, IN, died at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at his residence. Born February 1, 1922 in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of George and Margaret Mae (Garrison) Burchard. He moved from West Virginia to Indianapolis where he was employed at Wheelers Restaurant. There he met and married Helen G. Dorsett and she preceded him in death on April 22, 2007. He was a heavy equipment operator for B & LS construction and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local. He enjoyed working on and trading cars. He attended Old Union Christian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Arlisha Charles and her husband, Scott of Tunnelton; three sons, Robert Dean Burchard and his wife, Sandra Kay, Don Burchard and Bill Burchard all of Williams; grandchildren, Trisha and Eric East, Kenneth, Tracy, Jason and Donnie Burchard, Angela Bellush; great grandchildren, Shane Coulter, Sierra, Victoria, Rider, Aiden Isaac and Brianna Burchard, Tyler Bellush, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, George Jr., Roy and Earl Burchard; two sisters, Emma Lewis and Oleta Duckworth. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 3rd from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Kyle Witmer officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, November 2nd and from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Monday, November 3rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. View Video Tribute