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Gerard Burke Obituary
"Jerry"
May 19, 1938 - Nov 17, 2012
Gretna, NE. Gerard "Jerry" Anthony Burke, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Gretna on Saturday, resulting from complications of multiple strokes. Jerry was born in Omaha, NE, to John and Wilhelmina Burke. He attended the Gretna Public Schools, graduating in 1956, and then served in the Army. On July 15, 1961, he married Maxine Knipschild. He lived in Gretna his entire life and worked as a mechanic and owner of Burke Auto Service for 20 years; then he sold the business to take up farming full time. Jerry was a member of St. Patrick's Parish and will be remembered as a loving husband and father, as well as a kind and helpful friend. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Maxine; children, Vincent Burke, Omaha, David Burke, Gretna, Bridget (Michael) Chatterson, Gretna, and Audrey (Brad) Boehm, Custer, SD; grandchildren, Danielle and Jennifer Timmerman, Jacob Burke, Cody, Nicholas, and Seth Boardman, and Michael and Rebecca Chatterson; and siblings, Joseph (Bernice) Burke, Atchison, KS, John Burke, Kansas City, KS, Peter (Judy) Burke, Gretna, Mary (John) Lyons, Lisbon Falls, ME, and Anne (Marvin) Souchek, Lincoln, NE. Preceded in death by his parents; sister Regina; and sister-in-law Mary Jane Burke.
SERVICES 10am Tuesday,November 20, St. Patrick's Catholic Church (508 Angus St.), Gretna. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Gretna, with lunch afterwards at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Memorial contributions are welcome in Jerry's name to: Holy Sepulcher Cemetery; or Gretna Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. ROEDER MORTUARY - Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone Dr. 402-332-0090
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Lois Archer
November 19, 2012
Dearest Maxine,
This is Lois Archer, Katies sister-in-law. I am sorry for your loss. Jerry was tired and now will have eternal rest. I've asked of you often. I always enjoyed out get-togethers at Arlenes, and Cassies. Please take care of yourself and know my prayers are with you
Ken & Deb Bonczynski
November 19, 2012
Vince and all your family, our deepest sympathies. Your Dad fought a long hard battle and is now at peace. The void will be immense, but the loving memories of family and faith in God will get us through.
Grant & Jill Perry
November 19, 2012
Maxine and family, We are truly saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all at this time. God Bless You!
November 19, 2012
Our family gives deepest sympathy to your entire family. The memories we have of visiting your farm to see the animals with my young girls will live on with us. Wayne and Jane Gundvaldson
November 19, 2012
Are thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carol(Blizard)and Jim Percifield
Bill Fead
November 19, 2012
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
November 19, 2012
May the God of all comfort provide you with comfort during this difficult time. 1 Peter 4:7
Kim and Wayne Sharples
November 18, 2012
We are very sorry to hear about Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kim and Wayne Sharples
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