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Eric Burke Obituary
Lafayette - Eric Wayne Burke, 34, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday, July 26, 2019.
Born on September 16, 1984 in Lafayette, he was the son of Terry and Sheryl (Kingma) Burke of Lafayette. He graduated from Harrison High School and went on to earn his BS in Building Construction Management (BCM) from Purdue University.
He married the love of his life, Jenilee Ramer, in 2015. Eric was a project manager in construction for Tonn & Blank Construction.
Eric loved riding his Harley, mushroom hunting, riding ATV's, car enthusiast, cruising in his convertible, and vacationing in Kentucky. He loved his pets, a dog Turbo, and two cats, Booker and Fluffy. He loved his family dearly. He especially loved his beard and was "All About His Beard".
Surviving with his wife and parents are a brother: Rusty & Kayla Burke of Lafayette, father and mother in law, Dennis and Jodie Ramer of Walton, IN, brother and sister in law, Justin and Haley Ramer, grandparents, Wayne Kingma, Willis Burke, Betty and Bill Ramer and Barbara Price, nieces and nephew, Kaidence and Piper Burke, and Jayden, Lynnsey and Sydney Ramer, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Eric is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Patricia Kingma and Wanda Burke.
Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rite of interment to follow at St. Boniface Cemetery. Father Cole Daily will officiate. The family welcomes flowers, angels and bringing special remembrances of Eric. Memorial contributions may be made to Almost Home Humane Society. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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Steven Douglas Hartley
August 2, 2019
Cindy and I are heartbroken for the families may he Rest In Peace are thoughts and prayers are with you Steve and Cindy Hartley
Marvin Mann
July 30, 2019
Terry and Sheryl,
You are in our thoughts at this time. Our hearts go out to you and will be with you as you move forward.
With our deepest sympathy,
Marvin and Carolyn Mann
Terry Lerch
July 30, 2019
We are terribly sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Sydney Stevens
July 30, 2019
Missing him so much.
Prayers & so much love to Aunt Sheryl & Uncle Terry, Jenilee, and Rusty
Greg and jayne clinton
July 30, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time
Jo Gregory
July 29, 2019
Sending much love and strength across the miles. I pray GOD carries you all through this most difficult time.
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
July 30, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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