Aletta Rae Burkholder
May 13, 1947 ~ April 20, 2024
Aletta Rae Burkholder, age 76, long time Perry Resident, passed away April 20, 2024. She was born May 13, 1947 to Billy D. and Madeline “Pat” Arnett.
A 1966 Graduate of Perry High School she later attended Lakeland Community College and Methodist Theological Seminary of Ohio. Aletta was a retired United Methodist Pastor, serving at, Kelloggsville, Bulah Calgary and Madison Park, and was a Member of Perry United Methodist Church.
She served as Director of the Perry Center Food Bank and also served Lake County Mother of Twins Club where she was the State “Mother of the Year”. She also served in the Perry and Geneva Band Boosters. She was very passionate about her faith and also loved Christmas and visiting Frankenmuth, MI. Most of all, she was a loving wife and mother who cherished raising her rambunctious family.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 57 years Ron; children, Alan (Amanda), Rick (Sarah), Christi (Andy) Milliken, and Dan (Angela) Burkholder; 17 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Joanne McCormick and brother in law and sister in law, Dr. Don and Betty Burkholder. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Michael Arnett and sister, Connie Arnett.
Visitation will be 2-4 pm Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River street in Madison with a Service immediately following at 4 pm. Final resting place will be Perry Cemetery on Center Road.
A very special thank you to the Lantern of Saybrook and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their exceptional care and treatment of Aletta over these past few years. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Aletta Burkholder to Perry United Methodist Church 3875 Main Street, Perry, OH 44081 and/or Hospice of the Western Reserve PO Box 72101, Cleveland, Ohio 44192.
Online Obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
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So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family during this difficult time.
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Burkholder, Marie Hill lit a candle
“A friend’s a friend forever if the Lord’s the Lord of them.”
Aletta was my good friend since before 1st grade. We were “Maple street kids” together and we shared a lot of history.
Rest in peace my friend. I will always remember the friendship that was ours.
Blessings to you all, Ron and kids.
Your mom was awesome! I remember her from T-ball especially. “The Purple Devils “ Rest in Peace Mrs. B!
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Burkholder, Rick Burkholder lit a candle
Dear Ron and Family, Very sorry to hear of Aletta’s passing, sending sincere condolences to all of you. She was a very special lady and is now at peace in the presence of God. Love, cousin Rose Marie (Burkholder) Keyes
Bill and I are very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was a good woman with a caring heart. We really appreciated hear willingness of work with the Youth at the
Perry Church. We had a good time and evaluable time together.
Our prayers are with you as you walk through the loss of your mom.
In His Love and ours,
Bill and Karen Grant