William J. (Bill) Burke age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Cedar Lake surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Isabelle Burke of Minneapolis. Sons, William J Burke, III and Charlie Burke (Sheri), brother Robert (Sue) Burke and Jim (Maxine) Burke, Grandsons Adam Schumacher and Brandon Burke.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Delores (Trost) Burke, sister Ruth Susie (Burke) Berge, children Linda Burke, Margie Schumacher (Bob), Jim Burke (Terri), Tim Burke (John), Mary Young (Tony) and Pat Burke (Judy). He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
William loved fishing and golfing. He is a retired firefighter and veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Hugo Legion Post 620.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Cedar Lake Conservation Club (CLCC), www.cedarlakecc.org.