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Brian Burke

08/22/1935 - 09/20/2025

Brian Burke obituary, 08/22/1935-09/20/2025, Roscommon, MI

BORN

08/22/1935

DIED

09/20/2025

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Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors

143 Lake St

Roscommon, Michigan

Brian Burke Obituary

Brian G. Burke, beloved husband, father, and coach, passed away on September 20 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. He coached football at Geneva, Shaw, Parma, and Lakewood High schools. He also coached at the college level at William & Mary, NC State, UVA, and Ohio University. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Kay, and children Shawn (Dana), Jodi Ciufo (Phil), Kevin, and Erin O'Brien (Tom). A celebration of life will be held later. To send condolences: https://wagnerfunerals.com.

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Published by Cleveland.com from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2025.

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Marilyn Cordiak

September 29, 2025

My deepest condolences to Kay and the Burke family. Many memories are running through my mind right now about all the wonderful times and suspense we shared at the Lakewood football games. Jim loved coaching with Brian. How about those bus trips? My granddaughter loved you Kay. Your family was so nice when we met when the baked potatoes were overdone. I lost my Jim four years ago. He went through an ordeal like Brian. I hope the two of them are up there comparing X's and O's. You were a devoted wife. Kay.

Mary Lou Hess

September 28, 2025

Kay, we met you and Brian when we were in Florida visiting Leo and Lynn in the apartment building overlooking the water. My husband graduated from Rhodes High School and always spoke well of Brian. WE extend sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Respectfully, Mary Lou and Bob Hess

Gary Urcheck

September 27, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with Kay Burke and their entire family. Coach Burke had a truly profound and positive effect on my early years of high school and high school football. Coach Burke was much more than a coach, he was a role model for all students, including his players.

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