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Wilbur A. “Bill” Burke

Birth	:	25 Jan 1925 Gomer, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	11 Mar 2010 Elida, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Washington Township Cemetery, Carsonville, Sanilac County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3960000, -82.6780000
Description	:	Wilbur A. "Bill" Burke, 85, died at 5:30 a.m. March 11, 2010, at his residence. He was born Jan. 25, 1925, in Harrod to Samuel S. and Iva M. Blair Burke, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 16, 1993, He married Juanita M. Potter, who survives in Elida. He had been married to Mary Ida Van Wert, who died April 17, 1986, and Martha May Butler, who died in 1995. Mr. Burke retired in 1978 as a guard from the Lima State Hospital and had worked at the Lima Tank Depot. He attended Immanuel United Methodist Church, Elida. He was a... Read More	Wilbur A. "Bill" Burke, 85, died at 5:30 a.m. March 11, 2010, at his residence. He was born Jan. 25, 1925, in Harrod to Samuel S. and Iva M. Blair Burke, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 16, 1993, He married Juanita M. Potter, who survives in Elida. He had been married to Mary Ida Van Wert, who died April 17, 1986, and Martha May Butler, who died in 1995. Mr. Burke retired in 1978 as a guard from the Lima State Hospital and had worked at the Lima Tank Depot. He attended Immanuel United Methodist Church, Elida. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Cooties, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose, Fraternal Order of Orioles, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Public Employee Retirees of AFSCME, where he had served as president. He retired at the age of 55 and had 30 wonderful years of retirement. He was an avid basketball and baseball fan. He had a great sense of humor right to the end. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. Survivors also include a son, William A. (Beth) Burke, of Columbus; a stepson, John S. (Linda) Nealy, of Lansdale, Pa.; three daughters, Evelyn Lynn (Robert) Tolliver, of Columbus, Marcia R. Burke, of Ostander, and Lisa N. Burke, of Columbus; a sister, Edna Miller, of Spencerville; and six grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren and nine stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Samuel G. Tolliver; a stepson, Wayne S. Nealy, who died in 1995; and a sister, Evelyn Bechdolt. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel. The Rev. Howard Allison will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites by VFW Post 1275. Friends may call from

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Wilbur A. “Bill” Burke's memorial is located at: Washington Township Cemetery, Carsonville, Sanilac County, USA.
When did Wilbur A. “Bill” Burke death?
Wilbur A. “Bill” Burke death on 11 Mar 2010 in Elida, Allen County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 43.3960000
Longitude: -82.6780000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Ida Van Wert Burke

(1923 - 1986)

Juanita M Potter Burke

(1924 - 2016)

Siblings

Evelyn May Burke Bechdolt

(1911 - 1993)

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