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Jack Eugene Burke - Class Of 1953 VIEW PROFILE

Jack Eugene Burke

  

JACK BURKE 

Dec. 12, 1934 - Nov. 16, 2011
SOUTH BEND - Jack Eugene Burke, 76, of South Bend, IN, passed away at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at the Morningcrest Nursing and Memory Care Center, South Bend. Jack was born on December 12, 1934, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Edmund and Aurrel (Sisk) Burke, and had remained a lifelong resident of this area.

He attended and graduated from South Bend Central High School.

On November 17, 1956, in South Bend, IN, he was united in marriage to Andrea K. (Davis) Burke, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage.

Jack served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his service, he worked for 30 years as Assistant Manager of Material Control at the AM General Corporation. Jack was a devoted family man. He dearly loved his grandchildren. He and his wife, Andrea, served as foster parents for many years in the community. Jack enjoyed woodworking and tinkering with his tools. His home was always full of music, family and friends.

Mr. Burke is survived by his wife, Andrea Burke; two daughters, Kimberly Burke of South Bend and Deborah (Kevin) Dinkel of Midland, MI; his son, Terry (DeeDee) Burke of Granger; five grandchildren, Carly Burke, Callen Burke and Britley Burke, all of South Bend, Aricka (Wayne) Mealback and Lindsay (Adam) Broger, both of Midland, MI; three great-grandchildren and twin great-grandchildren on the way; and his brother, Robert (Shirley) Burke of Madisonville, KY. His son, Barry Burke, preceded him in death in 1981, and daughter, Sabrina Burke, preceded him on December 25, 1959.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Palmer Funeral Home - River Park, South Bend, and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Logan Center, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

God saw he was getting tired And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him And whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. -Author Unknown

Published by South Bend Tribune on Nov. 20, 2011.

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