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John Burke Obituary

BURKE, JOHN PAUL; age 69; of Pontiac; died December 8, 2013. A 1963 graduate of Rochester High School, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired from Chrysler Corp in 2008, and loved the game of golf. Husband of Linda (Ward) Burke, his wife of 45 years; father of Kim Burke and Michael (Heather) Burke. Also survived by his six grandchildren and his four great grandchildren; brother of Patricia (Gary) Anderson and James Burke; brother-in-law of Don and Jan Ward. Interment with military honors at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, 322 W. University Drive in downtown Rochester.
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Published by The Oakland Press from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2013.

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Mike, Heather and Trev Burke

December 8, 2014

Each night we shed a silent tear,
As we speak to you in prayer.
To let you know we love you,
And just how much we care.
Take our million teardrops,
Wrap them up in love,
Then ask the wind to carry them,
To you in heaven above.
Missing you Dad/Grandpa

Mary Ann Barnes

December 8, 2014

Linda, Mike, Heather, Trevor and Burke family, John's spirit will live in your hearts forever. May God's Peace comfort you with his eternal Love. Amen

December 8, 2014

Miss you everyday daddy

Sharon Pompa

December 13, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love sent

Johnnie & Lucas Cowley

December 13, 2013

Linda, Mike and Kim. So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brad & Penny Binder

December 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to all of of you. May God grant you peace and comfort.

December 10, 2013

"John and I worked 'together' for our final seven years at Chrysler. He was not only a good worker he was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. John, you will be missed.
Don Hill (Sterling Heights, MI)

Wilberding Family

December 10, 2013

Mike, sorry for the loss of your father. He and your family are in our prayers.

suzanne Shedenhelm

December 10, 2013

I'm so saddened by John's passing. I know all the great memories will keep your hearts warm.

Carol Millmine

December 10, 2013

Our hearts are saddened by your loss. May the love and support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time.

Heather Hartwig

December 10, 2013

Mike my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time of lose.

Jackie Hoag

December 10, 2013

Mike and Heather, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jeff Ward

December 10, 2013

I have many fond memories of my uncle John Burke. All the summers in northern Michigan. Cooking outside together, fishing. together. Bowling together down in Florida. Thank you for the great memories you will be missed!

Sharla Kuehl

December 10, 2013

Praying for comfort to all of you.

Janice Chevalier

December 10, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to John's family.
We were so happy to be part of John's birthday celebration one year at Royal Harbor...may John Rest in Peace.
Love...Janice and Wayne Chevalier

Shirley & Jeff Weyrick

December 10, 2013

We remember meeting John and Linda and their beloved dog Ben on their trips to Florida and will miss seeing him.

Tom Brown

December 10, 2013

I grew up with John in Royal Oak. I remember when John , sister Pat and his mother ran the A&W in Lake Orion back in the 60's. My deepest sympathy to Pat and all of John's family. Tom Brown

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