Kenneth Henry Burkhard (81) of Tinton Falls, passed away peacefully October 3, 2022 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Kenneth (Ken) was of German descent born in Jersey City, NJ the son of Ruth Mildenberg and Harold Burkhard. He predeceased his two brothers Ronald and Harold.
Ken was a Navy veteran and was the first in his family to graduate from college earning a BA degree from Monmouth College. His professional career included roles at International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF), Vice President at McCormick Spices and an Executive Vice President at Haarmann and Reimer, a division of Bayer.
Ken retired in 2012 devoting himself to his life-long passion for global travel. Ken and his wife Kathy visited 76 different countries always immersing themselves deeply into the local culture. Ken loved the beach and his favorite spot was the Chapel Beach Club in Sea Bright, NJ.
Ken was a self-taught, renowned chef who won several local awards for his culinary expertise specifically for this signature, Chicken Bon Vivant. Ken was appreciated for his comedic talents always the life at any party.
Ken devoted himself fully and completely to his family. Ken is survived by his wife Kathleen S. Burkhard of 55 years, daughters Jennifer (husband Jim), Kathleen (husband Dennis), Elizabeth (husband Philip) and twelve grandchildren; Isabella 22, PJ 21, Dennis 20, Luke 19, Keely, 19, Dylan 18, Jude 17, Cecilia 16, Sophie 15, Jonah 15, Chloe 13 and Charlotte 11.
Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, October 7th from 5-8 pm at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 8th at 10 am at Holy Cross Church, 30 Ward Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760. Interment will follow after mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Lung Cancer Association in memory of Ken Burkhard, www.lung.org.
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