Henry Leroy "Pete Burkman, 86 of Port Republic, MD passed away on July 26, 2010 in St. Mary's Hospital. He was born December 16, 1923 in Baltimore, MD to the late Katherine Rausch Burkman and the late Henry William Burkman. Pete worked as a carpenter for a time but his love was farming and he worked on the family farm until his death.

Father of Marvin William Burkman (Jeanine) of Lusby, MD, Leroy K. Burkman (Melodie) of Port Republic, MD, James R. Burkman (Belinda) of Charlotte Hall, MD, Mildred E. "Cookie" Cronshaw (Pat) of Chesapeake Beach, MD and Margaret Pilkins (George Boswell) of Port Republic, MD. Grandfather of Patrick Burkman, Lisa Solier, Leroy K., Franklin, and Makayla Burkman Leann Boyce, Kathleen "Katie" Tippet, Brandi and Ethan Gonzalez, Brandy Rustin, and Joe Bateman, he is also survived by 9 great grandchildren and a sister Kathleen Otto of Leesburg, Fla.

The family will receive friends on Thursday July 29, 2010, from 10 -11 A.M. at the Church by the Chesapeake, 3255 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD where services will follow at 11 A.M. Interment will be in Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Church by the Chesapeake, 3255 Broomes Island Rd. Port Republic, MD 20676.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.