Robert Henry “Tillie” Burke

Dec 11, 1907 - Jun 25, 1995

SOUTH BEND - Robert H. "Tillie" Burke, 87, of South Eddy Street and Diamond Lake, Cassopolis, died at 9:17 a.m. Sunday in his home in Cassopolis. Mr. Burke retired form W.H. Burke Plumbing & Heating Co. after 50 years of service. He was born Dec. 11, 1907 in South Bend.

On Aug;. 22, 1970, in Joliet, Ill., he married Geraldine Toepp. She died March 16, 1994. He is survived by two sisters, Ruth Burke Miholick and Betty B. Schafer, both of South Bend; five nieces; and three nephews.

He was a veteran of World War II, a member of South Bend Elks, Diamond Lake Yacht Club and Dowagiac Elks Country Club, and past member of Morris Park Country Club.

Friends may call rom 2 to 5 p.m. today in McGann Funeral Home, 2313 E. Edison Road. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society of United Health Services.

The South Bend Tribune - Tuesday June 27, 1995

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