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John C. Burke

Omaha, Nebraska

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Burke, Judge John C. Jun 9, 1925 – Oct 4, 2011

John C. Burke, 86, entered eternal rest on October 4, 2011. He was a native Omahan, U. S. Army WWII veteran, former Douglas County District Court Judge, and retired Boys Town General Counsel. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

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To the Family of Judge Burke:
Judge Burke distinguished himself as a wonderful judge who impacted the lives of many Nebraskans throughout his career. His great integrity and fine character will be missed. Please accept our sympathy for your loss.
-- Chief Justice Michael G. Heavican, Nebraska Supreme Court

Terry, Jeanne, and Bridget: You are in our prayers. Denise, Jem, Jeremiah, and I wish we could have been there to share hugs and be with you. I'll always have great memories of my wonderful Uncle John and Aunt Gerry.

From your grandson Christopher and his father Don ,Mr Burke was a wonderful father to the girls and I truly admired him.You had a very special Love for our son Christopher ,and we will truly miss you.

We extend our deepest sympathies to John’s family. He was always friend to all of the men and women on the Village of Boys Town Fire Department. We always enjoyed working with him and have the highest regard for him personally and professionally. John will be truly missed.

John A. Sing
Fire Chief

Rest in peace Judge Burke. You will be sorely missed by many. You were blessed with a keen intellect, great sense of humor, caring for the needs of special children, and Irish wit. It was an honor to know you at Boys Town.

Trish Sullivan

Godspeed Uncle John..

Terry, Jeanne, and Bridget:
On behalf of the entire Tesar famiily we send you our condelences for your loss. What a guy......what a sense of humor....I am sure by now John has found his beloved Geri and also the horseshoe pits in heaven where he is playing with all of his friends. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Rudy and Judy Tesar

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.