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Nov
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Wilson Commons Community Room
1400 West Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Joseph Burke Obituary
Joseph Burke, Joe, was born Nov. 4, 1941, and was called home to eternal life on September 29, 2025.
Mary (nee Schoultz) and Joe were married on April 12, 1969, and shared over 56 years of love and caring.
He was the proud father of Tom (Kathy) and David (Jordan) and grandfather of precious Lola.
Joe was a lover of Photography. His talents pleased so many folks. He loved to engage in many deep theological discussions and was a firm believer of connectivity, how we are all connected. Joe has gifted us with his passion for pursuit of growing wisdom and understanding within and around us.
Services will be held on November 5, 2025, with visitation starting at 10am and a service at 11am at:
Wilson Commons Community Room
1400 W. Sonata Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53221
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Nov
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wilson Commons Community Room
1400 West Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53221
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
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1400 West Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53221