Eugene Raymond Burkard

One of the most fabulous men to claim a spot on this earth. I will miss him very much. We traveled the world together, even ran with the Bulls in Pamplona Spain. I can't imagine him being gone from us. One of the most generous people you would ever meet. His talent was second to none. His vision in many areas are still in the hearts and minds of every person he ever met.
Howard Rouse

In March of 1989, at 29 years old, International Male flew me from Atlanta to San Diego to interview for a job as art director. I had never been to San Diego, had never seen an IM catalog and I had no idea who Gene Burkard was. In fact I didn’t know a soul in San Diego. But, it was a trip that changed my life. I was hired as the Junior Art Director and 4 years later I was promoted to Creative Director. For the entire decade of the 90’s I spent every working day designing, art directing, and...

He will forever be missed. Such a special, amazing man. He touched many lives and will never eat ne forgotten by this gal. Love you Gene!

I've known Gene for some 30 years....we both shared a love of music and performance. He used to come to Number One on Fifth and enjoyed watching us "perform". He was such a visionary....he was ahead of his time. He brought people together and was such a sweet and loving being. He taught us to think big and take risks....he was community! Gene I will miss you dear one but I know you are in Heaven entertaining everyone...without International Male Catalog and the stores I don't think I would...

My condolences to Ron and the rest of Gene's family. He was a good man.

Had the pleasure of caring for Gene for many years as his primary care doctor. A truly wonderful human being. My condolences to his loved ones.

I loved him dearly, he was a good caring human being with a big heart. He surely will be missed by so many. I am proud to have been among his closest friends. Sad but Loving thoughts to his family. Sweet dreams my dear Boss. God Bless.

Gene was truly a good friend. He was always willing to help when needed. I will miss him terribly. He was a gem of a human being!

Gene was truly a good friend and I will miss him a great deal. I will miss our “ old man’ s “ lunch every Saturday. Truly a gem of a human being. He will be missed by many.